KENIA NUNEZ
AWARD-WINNING WELLNESS COACH
SMALL BUSINESS ADVISOR
CULTURALLY-RESPONSIVE EDUCATOR
Kenia Nunez
Keynote Speaker, Educator, Amazon best-selling author, Certified Yoga Teacher, Award-winning entrepreneur
Certifications:
M/WBE City and State Certified
NYC DOE Vendor
Awards:
2021 Educator Award, Nassau County
2018 Verizon Innovative Leaders Award
Trainings and Leadership
Trauma Informed Training facilitated by:
The Attachment & Trauma Network
Public Health Certificate from the University of Albany
Yoga Teacher Training (200 Hours)
Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Kenia is a social entrepreneur who has created award-winning culturally responsive programs. She has customized trainings for teens, the special needs community, students in alternative learning centers, immigrants, teachers, and parents in both English and Spanish. Kenia is a certified yoga teacher and an Amazon best-selling author. In 2021, she won an Educator award from Nassau County. Kenia is also the Director of the Entrepreneurship Assistance Center at Hofstra University. She is a sought-out speaker for innovation, workforce development, wellness and trauma-informed care. Kenia's greatest passion is helping others find purpose for the different seasons of life.
Testimonials
Kenia's ability and acumen to provide a framework for assisting small business owners is unique and holistic. Her style of training takes into consideration all barriers that may impede success, and she sets up a plan of action that is appropriate to fuel growth, and success. She breaks down complex business ideas into easy explainable terms one step at a time, and is results-driven.
Phil Andrews, President, Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce
Kenia’s keynote captivated everyone in the audience. She shared a journey to wellness and inspired the audience to take charge of their own emotional and physical wellbeing. Her talk was relatable to our culturally diverse audience and they were all moved by her compelling story. Additionally, Kenia was a pleasure to work with and extremely responsive to our district’s needs.
Monique Darrisaw-Akil, Ed.D. Superintendent at Uniondale UFSD, Long Island, New York
We continue to be impressed by her (Kenia’s) ability to connect with our students! Her projects, topics, and activities are creative, innovative, and allow the students to express their thoughts and emotions. Kenia uses her book Savvy Gems as a forum to discuss and process key issues facing our young women today. Kenia’s groups encourage young girls to be strong, independent, and self-assured. We look forward to expanding her work with our male students, and to continuing our collaboration with Kenia for years to come. Allison Edwards, Upper School Principal, The Summit School, Queen, New York
The Summit School provides children who have learning and emotional challenges the educational support they require to achieve typical academic milestones and develop their individual strengths and talents.
Kenia is the next big thing. (SavvyGems: A Girl’s Guide to Choosing Happiness) is the book every woman wishes they had growing up, and the book that every teen girl will be glad to have right now. A must read-- and a book worth sharing again and again. David Sams, 9-Time Emmy Winning producer, director and writer. Launch team for The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Kenia Nunez is an amazing soul, filled with compassion , passion and insight who is determined to share her gifts with those in need. Her loving , gentle spirit allows her to flow effortlessly between students, teachers, parents or other collaborators like myself and allow them to bring out the best in themselves and others. It’s been a joy working together on a few initiatives in the past and I look forward to many more in the future.
Malik Yoba, Actor and Founder of Yoba Development, specializing in real-estate, education and media
Let's Work Together!
Speaking
Consulting
Professional Development
School Workshops
Corporate Workshops
Private Coaching
Contact: info@marnava.com
WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS:
SavvyGems is an acronym whose nine letters stand for nine overlapping life practices that can assist you find a meaningful balance - yes even in the chaos of it all. Get the best self-care blueprint you'll ever access. Plus, learn how to rewire your brain so that you can crush limiting beliefs, create a system to heal from past traumas, and create your vision for the life you want and deserve.
INNOVATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS:
Boss Receipt is an acronym that stands for ten elements that will help you customize blueprints for all aspects of your life. Through the Boss Receipt one page blueprint you will be able to:
1- Boss Receipt: Turn Your Idea into a Business or Social Mission
2- Boss Receipt: Navigate Through a Personal Challenge
3- Boss Receipt: Map and Manifest Your Goals Blueprint
4- Boss Receipt: Innovate in the Workplace
5- Boss Receipt: Reenter the Workforce
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