Amy Vaninetti

Founder + CEO
"aka the visionary leader"

Amy is the original founder and develops the vision, team, community, strategic partnerships and business development.

Elizabeth is a Master Coach and sources talented thought-leaders for Awaken Institute community experiences.

Brooke is the co-creator and leads brand, design, growth strategy, technology, marketing and data analytics.

Xionary is our lead social media manager, crafting content that inspires and uplifts the awaken community.

Melissa Neo-Jones

Advisor

Creative Design Professional

Melissa designed the early Awaken brand and provides creative support.

Amanda Kahlow

Advisor

Founder, Chief Strategy Officer, Exec Chairman at 6sense

Amanda advises on start up structure, growth and fundraising.

Kim Hess
Advisor

Cultural Anthropologist and Founder, BlacksInTech​

Kim advises on building a diverse and inclusive community/workplace.

Fiona Ramsey

Advisor

Digital Product Marketing

and Founder, No Lip Service PR

Fiona advises on creative customer engagement, PR and product marketing.

Kristin M. Smith

Advisor

Professor and Distance Education Coordinator at City College of San Francisco

Kristin advises on long distance education and course structure.

Lucy Caldwell
Advisor

Founder at Life Revealed

Lucy advises on curation of wisdom content and creating heart space communities.

Marla Rosen
Advisor

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Marla advises on creating supportive community from a mental health perspective.​