Our Story
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Our Story
Built from the inside out
The Aura Foundation didn't begin with a strategic plan. It began with a question: what happens when people in underserved communities finally get access to the healing they deserve?
Founded in 2025 by Sumera Galvez & Stacey Valle, The Aura Foundation emerged from years of experience at the intersection of nonprofit leadership, holistic wellness, and community organizing.
They don't just heal. They lead.
What we believe
Our values
01
Radical access
Wellness is not a luxury. We design every program around removing barriers — financial, geographic, cultural — that keep people from the support they need.
02
Community rootedness
We don't parachute in. We grow from within. Our programs are built in partnership with the communities they serve, not designed from a distance.
03
Holistic healing
We honor the whole person — body, mind, and spirit. Our approach integrates evidence-informed practices with culturally resonant, nonclinical modalities.
04
Leadership as legacy
We believe healing is not the endpoint. When people experience their own transformation, they naturally turn around and lift others. That's the ecosystem we're building.
Mission
Why we exist
To provide accessible wellness experiences, leadership development, and community-centered programming for individuals and families who need it most — building pathways from healing to opportunity.
Vision
Where we're going
A future where healing is accessible to every community regardless of income or zip code, where leadership is cultivated from within, and where nonclinical wellness careers are a viable, valued pathway out of poverty.