Juanita Rea

Tree-cher, Rambler, Meditator. Easily enamoured by sunsets, raindrops and trees. Would love a TARDIS and passionate about making a positive difference in the world, without one. Am grateful to have called South Africa, South Korea, the UK, the Philippines, India and Sudan, home at various points along the way and for all my brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers - and children who I love and who love me, regardless of our race, religion or food preferences. That said - I love chai, cheese and chocolate. Artistic. Friendly. Hopefully funny, and happy to laugh at myself if not.

I am an Interdisciplinary Artist/Activist and Community Arts Leader. I am passionate about destigmatising childhood sexual trauma & mental disorders, which I've experienced, through visual art, spoken word, storytelling, music & performance. I have facilitated customised, therapeutic yoga, mindfulness & arts programmes at schools, workplaces & private residences in 11 countries with 16,000 people affected by everyday stress, personal & collective traumas. www.edusoil.com I address racism, the global mental health crisis and inequity through the innovation of AI-driven, culturally responsive, gamified and personalised digital platforms, integrating counselling and the arts for children and adults. With 22 years of global experience in education, wellbeing, arts and social development sectors, I offer worldwide virtual services and on-site performances and programmes in Northern Ireland.