We are thrilled to announce the exceptional educators leading this year's workshops at the 2024 We Are HER Retreat. Each presenter brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, custom-tailoring their sessions to meet the unique needs of our attendees. Let's meet our inspiring presenters and learn about the transformative workshops they will be offering.

Dr. Jessica Sanchez, Workshop Facilitator (she/her)

Dr. Jessica Sanchez, a renowned sex therapist, specializes in sexual trauma, prenatal and postpartum issues, and relationship dynamics. Her dedication to helping individuals build healthy relationships with their bodies and partners shines through her work. Jessica's sessions aim to empower survivors to reclaim their sexuality and embrace pleasure without shame.

Jessica's Workshops:

1. Expanding Our Pleasure Lens

- Focus: Transforming social narratives, trauma-informed, mindfulness practices.

- Topics: Language power, sexual trauma responses, defining pleasure, bodily connection.

2. Healing Through Intimacy

- Focus: Reframing bodies and senses, cultivating healthy intimacy.

- Topics: Defining intimacy, circular sexual response, somatic self-love, mindfulness.

Cheyenne Tyler Jacobs, We Are HER Board Vice President & Retreat Host (she/her)

Cheyenne Tyler Jacobs, a writer and filmmaker, uses her platform to promote gender equity and support survivors. With her powerful storytelling and advocacy, Cheyenne's workshop encourages attendees to embrace their true selves and build a life filled with joy and resilience.

Cheyenne's Workshop:

- Living Your Authentic Life After Trauma

- Focus: Curating personal values and practical strategies for healing.

- Topics: Defining personal values, infusing values into daily life, building a flourishing life.

Shay Huff, We Are HER Board Member & Workshop Facilitator (she/her)

Shay Huff is a holistic wellness enthusiast dedicated to mind, body, and spirit wellness. With certifications in yoga, breathwork, and sound bath facilitation, Shay creates safe spaces for reflection and healing. Her workshops offer tools to explore the inner self and enhance confidence and trust in one's intuition.

Shay's Workshops:

1. Intro to Breath

- Focus: Conscious breathing as a trauma-informed practice.

- Topics: Breath and trauma, Pranayama, alkaline breathwork.

2. YinYasa

- Focus: Hybrid yoga practice combining Yin and Yang.

- Topics: Vinyasa flow, Yin yoga, energetic release.

Gabby Schwartz, We Are HER Program Coordinator & Retreat Host (she/her)

Gabby Schwartz, with a Masters in Public Health, joined We Are HER in 2021 and has been a vital part of our team. Gabby’s passion for prevention and advocacy is evident in her work. When she’s not leading workshops, Gabby enjoys spending time with her dog, growing her book collection, and kickboxing.

Gabby's Workshop:

- Envisioning Healing After Trauma

- Focus: Reflecting on the retreat experience, sharing healing techniques.

- Topics: Personal healing journeys, non-linear healing, envisioning future healing.

We’re so grateful to have 10 survivors from across the country join us for the 2024 We Are HER Retreat and engage with these incredible presenters.