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¡Sí se puede, sí se pudo, y si se va poder!

René García-Herneandez

René García-Herneandez (Él/he/him), is the Co-founder and principal consultant of Bienestar Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting (@bienestarccc on Instagram / www.bienestarccc.com).


Originally from Puruandiro Michoacan, Mexico, René completed his undergraduate education at California State University Northridge. He graduated receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with a minor in Dance Pedagogy. René graduated from California State University Channel Islands with a Master’s in Education and Leadership Administration.

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René has worked and led alongside commUNITY for over a decade. He has focused on multidisciplinary education advocacy and bridging opportunities and access for diverse communities. 

René has worked and led alongside commUNITY for over a decade. He has focused on multidisciplinary education advocacy and bridging opportunities and access for diverse communities. 


He is a dedicated professional with a proven track record of successfully implementing and leading community programs that prioritize accessibility and justice. With experience overseeing a team of 35 interpreters, He has led a language access team that emphasizes equity and inclusion.

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Dedication

He is a dedicated professional with a proven track record of successfully implementing and leading community programs that prioritize accessibility and justice. With experience overseeing a team of 35 interpreters, He has led a language access team that emphasizes equity and inclusion

René combines a robust understanding of praxis with a passion for translating theory into tangible, impactful outcomes. His work is rooted in a commitment to creating real, measurable change for diverse communities that are people-centered. 

Involvement

René is the Vice Chair of the Santa Barbara Immigration Legal Defense Center Board and served as a board member at Adelante Charter School, Creative Children’s Project, and served on the community advisory council for SB Bike and COAST. 


He is co-founder of Infinity Independent Winterguard (a non-profit), Executive Director of the Arts Mentorship Program (AMP), and Director of Community Engagement at AHA! René has created his unique path by creating a personal and professional career focused on liberating education, unity, and solidarity in action.

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