About Us
The Being Human Foundation
Being human with ourselves, with each other, and with the world.
Mission
to reworld through engaged mindfulness and engaged community
what is a "reworlded world?"
A Re-Worlded world is one that has no definition.
We at The Being Human Foundation would never claim to know what this looks like or how to define it.
To us, a Re-Worlded World is one that is co-created by members of community. Hence, why we commit to creating conditions for change.
an international organization
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit in the United States of America with tax exempt status (EIN #88-1969689).
We are also an incorporated non-profit in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada. We are seeking charity status.
The birth of The Being Human Foundation came from society’s calling. We witness the unravelling of a system that is in need of watering, of rejuvenation, of change, of drastic re-worlding — and most importantly, of humanity. Specifically, we need humanity to come together. This coming together of humanity starts with each of us at the individual level, embodying our inner humanity, and then embodying it collectively.
our nature
we offer and extend invitations;
we accept the humanness of us all;
we bear witness to our judgements;
we embrace curiosity;
we use language that humanizes;
we commit to togetherness;
we embody oneness;
we are community;
we create, honour, & hold space.
Be welcome to review our Community Guidelines at the button below, especially if you intend to practice with us.
our logo
The logo was designed by Daniella Ferlaino to celebrate the essence of being. The twisted stem of the flower is the root of who we are, a non-linear journey of self-discovery. It connects to the petals, stamen (reproduction organs), and the chakra-coloured crescent moon, the healed version of the Self, as a representation of the mind-body connection. "We must pay attention to our mind and body to unleash,” says Daniella, “to grow, and nourish our best Self to deepen our connection."
our founder
our founder
Vanessa Ferlaino is a 2X award-winning author, acclaimed host/producer of The Human Challenge, and Certified 200 Mindfulness Meditation Teacher from The Lab of Meditation, recognized by The International Mindfulness Teacher’s Association. She also has ten years of experience as a venture builder, award-winning corporate innovator, and impact investor, with a history of record-breaking raises, including 775K in 36hrs and 200K in 3 months for social ventures. Vanessa founded The Being Human Foundation to contribute to re-worlding. She serves as the President and Board Chair.
our board of directors
Vanessa Ferlaino
Chair/President
Saadia Syed
Board Treasurer
Former VP, RBCx
Neda Rezvany
Board Secretary
Registered Dietician
Tala Mattar
Board Member
CEO, Sila Threads
Priya Sam
Board Member
Former Newsanchor
be invited to connect with us
namaste@thebeinghumanfoundation.org
6111 S Gramercy Place Suite 4A
Los Angeles CA 90047
Sault Ste Marie, ON, Canada
We humbly acknowledge that we occupy land originally and still inhabited and cared for by the Tongva, Tataviam, Serrano, Kizh, and Chumash Peoples; and that we are also located on Robinson-Huron Treaty territory, the traditional lands of the Anishnaabeg, specifically Garden River First Nation and Batchewana First Nation, as well as the Métis People. We acknowledge, honour, and offer deep gratitude and reverence to the people, plant, animal, and land spirits who knew this land we call home long before us, and who will continue to long after. May we be further invited to extend our land acknowledgements into land engagements; may we find ways to support and restore these lands through responsible citizenship, partnership, and advocacy, including the support of landback motions.