Board Members

Allegra is a Laughter Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master Teacher, and Dharma path walker. She has a background in marketing in NYC and holds deep interest in Healing and Meditation, having spent five years in study with masters in India and Thailand. She is the founder of pashmina brand Samadhi Woven and sits on the board of the Laurel Ridge Foundation, her family’s daffodil planting in Litchfield. Allegra is also a homeschool mom and a forever student of Yoga, Qi Gong and Energy Work.

Grace earned her yoga teacher certification from the Kripalu School of Yoga in 2016. Her classes use creative sequences and intentional breath practices as modalities to cultivate self-compassion and understanding of the subtle energies of the body. With a passion for energy-work and deep relaxation, Grace also incorporates sound healing into class to create a space where students can simply rest and be supported.

Grace is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and a Reiki Master. She is currently working towards her 500-hour, advanced yoga teacher certification.

Jessica Ashoka Grant is an ERYT-500 yoga instructor with two decades of experience specializing in ayurvedic and trauma-informed practices. She earned her advanced certification in Barcelona, Spain, with Lakshmi Rising/Dr. Liz Lindh. A licensed psychotherapist, ayurvedic practitioner, and community herbalist, Jessica has been a national leader in mental health and integrative wellness. She spent ten years as a director at Yale University’s School of Medicine before transitioning to full-time private practice and consulting. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Jessica is an expert in PTSD treatment, neuroscience, and evidence-based practices. She integrates ecomedicine, eastern philosophy, somatic sciences, and plant psychology as tools for deep healing.

Jessica is the founder of Prima Wellness in Litchfield, CT, and spends time in the Blue Ridge Mountains cultivating endangered botanicals. She is also a devoted animal lover and proud rescue mom to an ever-growing fur family.

Karen is a retired marketing executive with national and international experience at companies like Nike and Mastercard. After her marketing career, she started a consultancy for small-/medium-sized non-profits in Litchfield and Fairfield Counties. As a long-time resident of Morris, CT, Karen is passionate about movement, the outdoors and her community. She serves on the board of a local non-profit mental healthcare service and volunteers. When not working, she can be found practicing yoga, hiking, skiing or biking. She is excited about bringing movement, mindfulness and the outdoors together at the Litchfield Wellness Festival.

Luann Mullen is deeply committed to fostering wellness and connection in the community. As a board member of Litchfield Health and Wellness Resources, Inc., she helps implement programs that promote healthy lifestyles for all. A lifelong learner and dedicated yoga student, Luann believes in the power of movement, mindfulness, and meaningful relationships. Having called Litchfield home for over 40 years, she is passionate about supporting and enriching the local community. For over 35 years, Luann has been the owner of Luann Mullen Workroom, designing and creating custom home interiors for the trade. Beyond her professional roles, she is a proud mom of three grown children, a loving grandmother of three, and a devoted dog mom. An avid organic gardener and homeowner, Luann embodies a lifestyle of creativity, wellness, and connection.

Marla’s yoga journey began in the early '90s, sparking a transformative shift in her health, well-being, and spirit. As a 500-hour certified yoga instructor, she has shared her practice across New Jersey, New York, and now Connecticut. Deeply passionate about breathwork, alignment, and balance, Marla is dedicated to guiding others toward effortless movement and inner strength with grace and gratitude. Through her teachings, she empowers students to cultivate flexibility not just in the body, but in the mind, heart, and soul—embracing aging as a path of wisdom, power, and radiant presence.

Rebecca Stump is a 500-hour certified yoga instructor, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, NYU Certified Professional Coach, and career branding/marketing expert with over a decade of leadership experience at industry-shaping companies like Nike and mindbodygreen. Rebecca recently moved to Washington from NYC with her husband, daughter, and rescue cat. She is excited to help create unbreakable relationships with Litchfield's wellness businesses and the diverse communities they serve.

Silvana is a passionate entrepreneur and dynamic business manager with a record of turning vision into reality. With broad experience spanning marketing, hospitality, fintech, and wellness, she thrives on building bold, purpose-driven ventures. Silvana is the owner of Ageless by Nature, a natural anti-aging skincare brand, and the manager of Charym Yoga Studio in Litchfield, CT. Deeply committed to wellness and community, she founded the Litchfield Wellness Festival to spotlight the region’s exceptional offerings and elevate the focus on holistic living. Her dream is to open a holistic wellness center in Litchfield County—and she is currently seeking venture partners to bring this vibrant vision to life. When she’s not creating or leading, Silvana can be found practicing yoga, gardening, hiking Litchfield’s scenic trails, or kayaking its beautiful lakes.

Siri is the Founder of Kula Collective, a licensed massage therapist, and registered yoga teacher with over 15 years of experience, practicing in Litchfield County since 2011. Her yoga teachings are grounded in Anusara, a heart-based practice that emphasizes alignment to help the body move and function optimally. Siri’s passion for yoga, laughter, and the human body creates a fun, supportive, and knowledgeable atmosphere in her classes.

With a background as a competitive athlete, Siri brings a deep understanding of the body to her massage therapy practice. Her specialties include Deep Tissue, Orthopedic Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, and Pre- and Post-natal care. Focused on pain and injury treatment, Siri is dedicated to helping her clients achieve lasting relief.

She lives in Watertown, CT with her husband and three children.