Dr. Ricardo Sanchez, is a clinical mental health counselor, professor, and researcher, holding a certification in grief, loss, and life transitions. Dr. Sanchez teaches university courses related to individual and family service delivery, and counseling families of diverse cultural backgrounds. His professional experience includes providing culturally responsive humanitarian counseling in post-disaster emergencies; domestic and sexual violence prevention and intervention, and immigrant family reunification. Dr. Sanchez' goal is to guide/coach individuals toward a transformative experience of renewal, emotional self-regulation, well-being, and self-discovery. He achieves this by integrating evidence-based and nature-based healing modalities. Dr. Sanchez is a practitioner of the Andean healing arts and Indigenous ways of knowing; and has been leading retreats and journeys to Peru since 2005. Through his academic journey, he has authored and edited publications covering diverse subjects, including family well-being, immigrant families, resilience, and the significant contributions of Indigenous knowledge to family welfare.

Kathy Sanchez, is an astrologer and a bilingual health and nutrition communication professional with over 25 years of experience in international development and public health. She manages and writes a daily astrology blog, and she has written and edited publications on topics such as mindful eating, whole person health, and the nutritional profile and health benefits of eating quinoa, among many others. Kathy is passionate about astrology, fitness, wellness, spirituality, and exploring the interplay between human psychology, mental constructs, and ecological factors, in influencing personal choices involving health and wellness. She has been a practitioner of the Andean tradition since being initiated in 2005.

Philippe LePelch is a multilingual environmental, wildlife, and habitat conservation professional. He worked at wildlife refuges over a 20-year career and supported them nationwide from the Refuge System Headquarters in Washington DC. He also served three years as a volunteer wildlife biologist with the U.S. Peace Corps in the remote High Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Born in a multi-national/multicultural environment in the Washington DC area, he communicates in English, French and Spanish fluently. Having had a thirst for traveling, exploring and learning, he has visited Perú multiple times thus developing a great passion for its beautiful landscapes, diverse pre-Columbian cultures, and Peruvian cuisine. Philippe has been initiated into various traditions of the Andean Healing Arts. He strives to impart, instill, and broaden knowledge of these philosophies that are rooted in reciprocity, balance and inner-growth. 

Dr. Lilly LePelch, is a bilingual Andean-Peruvian professor, researcher, and educator with 25+ years of experience. She teaches university courses related to literacy development, culturally linguistically diverse learners, and bilingual education in Virginia, USA. Because of her love for native cultures, she took the opportunity to train Ixil-speaking Mayan educators in rural Guatemala, learn about the Sami native people in Norway, and visit many ancient sacred sites such as Machu Picchu/Cusco in her home country. Growing up in the highland region of Huánuco, Perú, Lilly developed an early bond with the Quechua language and the Andean-Peruvian healing traditions. In her research and teaching, she promotes intercultural communication, celebrates diversity and advocates equity. As a global traveler, Lilly has visited 12 countries. Her hobbies include reading, jogging, hiking and meditating. One of her favorite quotes is from Maya Angelou, “When you learn, teach, when you get, give.”