Kerri Kelly and CTZNWELL

Waging Wellbeing for all: We’re committed to dismantling the systemic barriers that are in the way of being well and creating the conditions for everyone to thrive on their terms. Join us. We are a society obsessed with personal wellness. We see this in jam-packed yoga studios, crowded organic food stores, and multibillion-dollar brands. But many people are struggling to survive, much less be well. CTZNWELL is committed to democratizing wellbeing for everyone. We do that by confronting the systemic barriers that are in the way of people being well (like white supremacy, economic injustice, lack of access to healthcare/housing) and creating the social, cultural and political conditions where everyone can thrive. Through content creation, courageous conversations, and direct action, CTZNWELL bridges emerging allies into greater political consciousness and skill so that they can show up with courage, compassion, and consciousness for what matters most.

Website: www.ctznwell.org

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BIO

Kerri is the founder of CTZNWELL, a movement to mobilize the wellbeing community into a powerful force for change. Her work was sparked on 9-11, when she lost her fireman step-dad in the towers. She quickly discovered the power of mindfulness, not just as a tool for personal healing but as a catalyst for collective change.  Since then, Kerri has worked passionately across communities to fight for justice and wellbeing. 

Kerri is recognized for her work to bridge personal practice with social change and politics. She’s been instrumental in translating the tools of wellbeing into practical application and social action in the public sector, working in collaboration with community organizers, spiritual leaders and policy makers. Her leadership has inspired a movement to democratize wellbeing that is actively organizing around issues of economic justice (Fight for 15), food system reform (Plate of the Union), civic engagement (voteWELL) and more.