Allison “Alli” Simon (She/Her) is a certified yoga and meditation facilitator from South LA.With over 20 years experience in the nonprofit sector, she commits her energy to the field of philanthropy where she works with nonprofits dedicated to systems change and racial + healing justice.Her meditation journey began as a way to restore from loss and systemic trauma. What began as just a personal journey and practice, transformed into her sharing her practice with friends and family and eventually throughout communities. She is devoted to increasing access to self-care practices for Black people and believes that tools, like meditation, yoga and therapy, can help foster a more compassionate, resilient and heart-centered world. Alli also works with Social Justice Partners LA and regularly leads classes at Op e n, The Underground Museum, and Compound LB.