Board of Directors
Kewal Wright
President, Founder
Kewal is a community organizer and facilitator of multi-faceted individual and group events that support health and well-being. She is the founder of The Welcome Wellspring. She is also a writer-researcher, continuing independent research through ongoing passion projects.
Her work centers around topics of healing, spirituality, sexuality, altered states of consciousness, and mental health. She completed her MA in Women and Gender Studies at Arizona State University. Using a multidisciplinary approach, she draws upon studies in family and human development, counseling and psychology, human sexuality, and a long career in wellness and healing fields. Throughout her career life, she has owned and directed multiple yoga centers, managed non-profit organizations and community programs, worked in midwifery, and has been a teacher and trainer of yoga and meditation for over 25 years. She was a co-founder of Yoga Yoga, one the first yoga centers in the state of Texas. Additionally she is a Reiki practitioner (attuning Master level trained), a birth doula, and a long-time practitioner of therapeutic sound, dance, and movement practices. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her two children. Learn more about her work at: http://kewalwright.com/
Donna Mrowka
Secretary
With a Master’s in Social Work from the Hunter College School of Social Work at the City University of New York, Donna Mrowka has dedicated over 43 years to the field of social services, making a significant impact on the lives of families, communities, and individuals. Donna’s career began in the heart of New York City, where she worked with homeless youth, addressing their immediate needs and advocating for long-term solutions.
Over the years, Donna has accumulated extensive experience in both direct care and administrative roles, allowing her to develop a comprehensive understanding of the complexities within social work. She has effectively bridged the gap between frontline services and organizational management, ensuring that programs are not only effective but also responsive to the needs of those they serve.
Though retired as of November 2024, Donna continues to look for opportunities to contribute to the community as a catalyst for change. Donna strives to continuously educate herself and others about the complexities of social issues, advocating for policies that reflect our shared humanity and collective responsibility. She continues to be a passionate advocate for vulnerable populations, striving to inspire and uplift others in the journey toward social equity. Together, Donna believes we can build a more equitable world, where opportunity is not a privilege, but a fundamental right for everyone.
Nina Smith
Nina is a Conscious Movement Facilitator, creator and custodian of Phoenix Sunday Dance, co-founder of Arizona Conscious Dance, cultural creative, and ordained minister. She landed in the Valley of the Sun after living bi-coastally between NYC and Los Angeles California for over 25 years. With over 30 years experience in healthy living, healing arts, and mind/body practices, Nina brings a deeply grounded clarity to the conscious dance movement.
Alejandra Martinez
Alejandra is the founder of Abloom Salon and Gallery, which she opened in 2008, and later expanded alongside her husband, artist Abe Zucca. Located inside of an old Pie Factory, in the Historic Grand Avenue Arts District in Downtown Phoenix, Abloom is place of beauty, art, and wellness.
Alejandra's career began in Beverly Hills and she later went on to apprentice with the Art Director of Paul Mitchell, working on stage as a platform artist, runway stylist and a behind the chair stylist. Her path led her to the Southwest, where she began working with plants, oils, and started to learn about scalp health and hair care on a deeper level.
She is an entrepreneur, mother, wife, and skilled stylist who has created an innovative holistic space that houses a clean air salon, art gallery, and event space that supports community and wellness. Learn more about her work at: https://abloomsalon.com/
Barbara Crisp
Trained as an architect, Barbara was the founding principal of two multi-disciplinary design firms based in Tempe, Arizona. Passionate about the healthcare environment, Barbara dedicated her career to raising awareness about design as life enhancing and a partner in the healing process. She has consulted both locally and nationally with a variety of organizations including University of Arizona, Banner Health, Honor Health, Herman Miller, and DesignTex. Her work has been awarded and featured in a variety of national and international press.
Barbara’s long time mindfulness practice led her to myriad teacher trainings and certifications including UMass MBSR, Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults, UC Berkeley MMTCP, and the Realization Process. She was a founding member of what became the Center for Mindfulness, Compassion, and Resilience at Arizona State University. She has spent extensive hours on retreat with eminent teachers and guides and is dedicated to mindful and compassionate living as an act of self-care.
Barbara is the author of Human Spaces: Life Enhancing Designs for Healing, Working, and Living (1998). She is a Fellowship Faculty at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona, former Adjunct Faculty at Arizona State University, The Design School, consultant in the ASU WP Carey MBA program, and a volunteer teacher at the non-profit Live and Learn in Phoenix. Learn more about her work at: https://www.bcrisp.net/
Dyana DaCosta
Dyana is the owner and creator of Health Destination and is a health and nutrition coach with a Bachelor’s in Human Nutrition. Additionally, she was recently a Senior Wellness Program Specialist at one-n-ten. Her work has spanned across multiple aspects of wellness programming, from establishing and launching innovative programs like the Wellness Collaborative, Sources of Strength, Sex FYI, Cooking with the Rainbow and Youth Advisory Council to coordinating large-scale events and building meaningful partnerships with community organizations.
With a strong focus on both leadership and safety, she has worked to build and maintain a positive organizational culture by setting clear, consistent boundaries and modeling values that prioritize participant development and wellbeing.