Founder and Executive Director

I value discipline, courage, and expression. As a survivor of sexual violence and domestic violence, Ram is committed to creating spaces that empower survivors to speak their truth and express their stories freely. As a new parent, I deeply value and witness the power of collective movement and breathwork.

Founding Board Member and President

Based in Detroit, Michigan but born in New Haven, CT, Jabari Lane (they/them) is a reparationist, nonprofit strategist, & healer. Jabari’s first passion is to live out ancestral ways of being as liberation medicine. Jabari’s other passions include being a strategic catalyst and developer for nonprofits who are doing good, but want to do even better.

Jabari has done this in various capacities since they were 18 years old, as an intern, employee and entrepreneur, after having founded their practice, Kula Consulting, in 2023. Through integrating key digital assets and creative vision, Kula Consulting supports founders, executives, philanthropists, and other nonprofit leaders to diversify their revenue streams, raise awareness of their cause, and more confidently attain sustainability.

Founding Board Member and Vice President

Michelle A. Ramos is a dedicated early childhood educator and community advocate with a passion for fostering positive learning environments for young children. Currently a General Education Preschool Teacher with Chicago Public Schools, Michelle develops and implements engaging curriculum based on Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD standards. She is adept at utilizing observational data to inform instruction and create a nurturing classroom culture. Michelle is also pursuing her PhD in Early Childhood Education at Concordia University, building upon her Master's degree in the same field from Dominican University.

Founding Board Member and Secretary

Danielle Williams is a harpist, harp technician, experimental singer-songwriter, and private music teacher based in Chicago. In 2014 she graduated with a BA in music with an emphasis in harp from University of Missouri - St. Louis. In 2020 she finished her internship at Lyon & Healy harps and became a self-employed harp technician in 2022 - believing in the importance of artist independence and entrepreneurship. She now travels nationally and internationally serving the harp community and artists.

Danielle sees practicing and performing music and movement as a profound form of self-love. As a survivor of SV/DV, she finds that sharing this act of self-expression, empowerment, and passion cultivates healing not only for herself but for other survivors and builds community by connecting on a deep emotional level. Throughout her career, Danielle has witnessed the traditional western idea of the harp in mostly classical settings, but she is determined to bring the harp to a multitude of accessible spaces to be played in unexpected ways. She aspires to share the explorative and healing properties of the harp with communities on the west side of Chicago. Music, art, and healing is for everyone

Founding Board Member and Treasurer

David Springer is an attorney currently working on corporate data privacy and open source software policy. They spend their days navigating complex contracts and designing scalable legal solutions. They were admitted to the Illinois Bar in winter 2018 and immediately founded their own solo law firm while also working high-volume contract analysis gigs. Their legal background includes large-scale contract data management, contract drafting, and litigation. David thrives on bringing structure to chaos in both the boardroom and the community. David is an avid reader and everyday activist motivated to be there for community. David loves video games and attending dance shows