Richenel Ansano

Richenel Ansano is a dedicated individual focusing on community and individual healing with a strong emphasis on transformative transcultural learning, intergenerational wisdom, and healing through ancestral heritage-based life coaching. Their work is deeply rooted in a decolonial and spiritual perspective, primarily engaging with Curaçaoan and Caribbean populations.

With a background in anthropology from Rutgers University and economics from Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Richenel Ansano holds a diverse educational foundation to support their work in cultural preservation, heritage work, community education, and transcultural healing.

Having served in various roles such as Transformation Facilitator at Presensia Radikal, Senior Consultant at Heritage and Cultural Policy Consultancy, and as a Facilitator for the UNESCO Convention for Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, Richenel Ansano has extensive experience across different sectors.

Throughout their career, Richenel Ansano has contributed significantly to organizations like Alimá, UNESCO, and the National Archaeological Anthropological Memory Management, showcasing a commitment to preserving cultural practices and promoting transcultural healing methodologies.

Their expertise spans across oral history, cultural work, heritage preservation, cultural policy development, community resourcing, wisdom work, Caribbean religions, and spirituality, reflecting a well-rounded knowledge base in promoting cultural diversity and healing practices.