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Our People

New Seneca Village is supported by many leaders who share their affinity for this work. Advisory Circle members partner with the NSV team to co-design and implement projects and initiatives that amplify our collective vision. 

We are honored by their support of NSV, for the power of their crucial work in the world and for their joy!
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Ain Bailey is a liberation centered philanthropic advisor and strategist, and a healing and energy centered coach whose work is grounded in infinite possibility - proven by the very existence of this abundant, life-giving (and gorgeous planet) and the limitless potential of humanity.

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Compelled by the promise of sacred futures, inspired by generative connections and grounded in the power of integrating personal and professional selves - Ain is committed to advancing human evolution and Right Relationship with the planet and others in all of her work.

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​Ain is most energized by her role as the Founder of New Seneca Village, an emergent retreat and visioning center designed to connect women of color social justice leaders to nature, healing, and each other such that their leadership and work is grounded in restoration, community connectedness and expansive vision. Learn more about Ain here.

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Ain Bailey

Co-creator of Liberatory Space

Pronouns: She / They
Location: Ancestral and unceded land of the Coosati and Muskoke people, Alabama

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Taina Jones

Social Justice Advocate + Community Builder

Pronouns: She/her
Location: Unceded Ohlone land, Emeryville, CA

Taina Jones (she/her) supports New Seneca Village with development and implementation of processes and timelines to directly elevate the mission of New Seneca Village through wide-ranging research, development of strategic materials, and administration of retreats and communication.  She is motivated by the opportunity to create and provide systems and services that can maximize change and achieve lasting equitable and inclusive societal impacts. Taina is committed to racial equity as a strategy for transformation and social change for all people of color, with a focus on low-income women.

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Prior to joining New Seneca Village, Taina worked for Hirsch Philanthropy Partners where she consulted with individuals and families on how to best maximize the impact of their giving on the neighborhoods and issue areas they support, with a focus on community engagement and trust-based philanthropy. 

 

She holds a Master’s in Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Mills College and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in International Business from San Francisco State University. She is a native of the Dominican Republic and is fluent in Spanish.

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During her free time, you can find Taina enjoying hikes in the Redwoods, practicing yoga, and spending time with her friends and family.

2023 + 2024 
Advisory Circle

Much gratitude to our Advisory Circle for creating and advancing
projects on behalf of the Village

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Aldita Gallardo

Organizing at the Intersections

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Anisha Desai

Creating Values Aligned Culture

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Dr. Teresa Lau

Organizing at the Intersections

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Systems Change Grounded in Community Care

2022 Advisory Circle

Much gratitude to our 2022 Advisory Circle for their year of
energy, affinity, and thought partnership!

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Akaya Windwood

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Melonie + Melorra Green

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Gillian Bergeron

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Naomi Yu

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