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 

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.

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