Kohenet/Priestess Angelique "YA" Rivera: A Neurodivergent Jewyorican Poet and Advocate for Decolonial Healing & Liberation.
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Angelique Rivera, affectionately known as YA, is a neurodivergent Jewyorican who has dedicated her life to empowering others and dismantling oppressive ideology, and systems. Owner of Priestessing Liberation, her innovative coaching and consulting business, she has drawn on over 25 years of experience helping numerous individuals and organizations on a path towards healing, reclaiming agency, and shaping a decolonized future.
An esteemed poet in residence, Angelique teaches poetry as a powerful tool for healing trauma to children and teens. Her transformative classes in county prisons have brought hope and inspiration to countless individuals, while her decolonial trainings and workshops have challenged traditional paradigms and empowered communities.
Widely respected for her work in decolonizing the practice of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Angelique has extensive experience in trauma awareness, mental health, and decolonial liberation. She holds numerous certifications and is an ordained Hebrew Priestess, a Certified Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Practitioner, and a Quantum Human Design Reader in Training.
Above all, Angelique is a mother to two powerhouse comrades. When she's not challenging the status quo, and envisioning a free Boriken you can find her savoring a slow morning with her beloved café or unwinding with a cigar at her favorite spot. Visit PriestessingLiberation.com for more information.