YOUR OWN GREATNESS AFFIRMED
Your Own Greatness Affirmed (Y.O.G.A. for Youth) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and families in underserved communities through the principles and practice of yoga.
Krishna founded Y.O.G.A. for Youth, a nonprofit dedicated to training yoga teachers to work with at-risk youth and creating yoga programs in schools and juvenile facilities. Krishna opened the first yoga center in South Central Los Angeles in 1971 and continues to train yoga teachers, teach workshops, and bring yoga to the underserved populations throughout the world.
Shama Z. Davis is the Executive Director of Programming and Operations at Y.O.G.A. For Youth, where he leads the day-to-day operations of the organization, including securing and managing program partnerships, managing staff and contractors, and facilitating training and special programs.
Eugene “Gene” Fisher is a man of honor, grace and distinction. Rising from humble beginnings, he received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from UCLA. He has served the public in a long and distinguished career helping to clean smog from the Los Angeles Basin air with the South Coast Air Quality Management District. As Chief Lobbyist with the District Mr. Fisher received many awards for his legislative successes from cities in the South Coast Air Basin and the California Legislature.
Keval Kaur Khalsa is a Professor of the Practice of Dance & Theater Studies at Duke University, a Kundalini Yoga Lead Teacher Trainer, and the North Carolina Regional Coordinator for Y.O.G.A. for Youth and Teacher Trainer for Y.O.G.A. for Youth. Keval Kaur is the co-founder of the Y.O.G.A. for Youth Satellite in North Carolina, which offers an annual Y.O.G.A. for Youth teacher training and runs programming in four counties.
Janeen Aughenbaugh is the owner of Year of White, a business consulting agency, supporting businesses and brands with innovative strategies for growth. She has 20 years of experience building and leading teams and forging new partnerships in both the corporate and startup sectors. From brands that represent underserved communities to companies that represent sustainable solutions, Janeen collaborates with those that are making positive change through their work.
Jennifer Bruns is a Y.O.G.A for Youth board member with a passion for the health, wellbeing and empowerment of all youth especially those in underserved communities worldwide. She is a southern California native with over twenty years’ experience in human resource management, talent acquisition and management consulting. She received a Bachelor of Science with an emphasis in Human Resource Management from California State University, Long Beach and a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University.
Keya Nkonoki, (E-RYT 500, RPYT, RCYT) is an award-winning Facilitator, Trainer, Certified Doula, and previous owner of WŌM/MOMS AT OM (2018-2023) - an in-person pregnancy yoga studio-turned online platform, that offered healing resources to CARE for the CAREgiver. Keya and her two decades of wellness expertise have been featured in the Self Magazine, and the LA Times, in addition to appearing on national podcasts and at conferences including SHE KNOWS,(2023).
Nzingha Asantewa-Gordon, Founder of Ankobia Group, has more than 20 years of experience as a strategic organizational advisor, leader of diverse teams, and developer of people. She partners with her clients to simplify complex decisions and projects through collaboration and creativity. Ankobia Group was founded on her experience and she is the engine that continually drives us to provide expert insights and produce practical results.