Herbalist 

Melanie Bodies
(she/her)

Melanie is a community herbalist who strives to empower others to reclaim their vitality and inner knowing through Earth’s medicines. Her practice is rooted in an intuitive and earth-honoring approach; she views healing as both personal and collective. Melanie’s practice invites a deeper relationship with the land and our bodies. 

Librarian • Community Musings Writer

Reyna Campuzano Scarfo

(she/her)

Reyna is a Chicanx, Latinx, Indigenous, and Mexican-American writer from East Los Angeles with roots in Guerrero and Cuernavaca, Morelos. With a background in anthropology and archaeology and a forthcoming MLIS from San José State University, I now work in libraries, and I’m passionate about sharing reflections on wellness and book recommendations with you all, especially those highlighting BIPOC voices through ecological and botanical stories, and many more intriguing genres to tingle your senses!