Cesar is a Filipino-American activist, educator, trainer, organizational leader, and a culturally competent bilingual (Tagalog) psychotherapist. Since 1989, he has been conducting lectures, presentations, speaking engagements, and workshops on multicultural issues and subjects at international, national, and regional levels.
 
He is a proven community organizer, providing leadership and strategic development to various initiatives, campaigns, and community building efforts. Cesar demonstrates a strong commitment to and establishes connections between health and justice in his activism, teachings, organizational leadership, and psychotherapy practice.
 
Cesar has received numerous awards and recognition in the areas of civil and human rights for his leadership in the social justice arena. In 2008, he received the prestigious Marin Community Foundation’s Beryl Buck Achievement Award for Social Justice. Additionally, he is the recipient of the Martin Luther King Humanitarian Award from the Marin County Human Rights Commission and the Benjamin Dreyfus award from the ACLU, among others.
 
An immigrant from the Philippines, Cesar emerged from humble beginnings, overcoming life’s challenges and obstacles associated with various types and levels of racial and socio-economic discrimination. He has fostered over 15 adolescent youth while raising two of his own children. Today, he takes pride in being a father and grandfather, and he enjoys traveling, the outdoors, and being an avid fan of his favorite professional sports teams.

Brenda, a passionate Spanish native-speaking professional, hosts the globally recognized radio show 'Cuerpo Corazón Comunidad,' impacting thousands weekly. With over two decades of diverse experience spanning non-profit and for-profit sectors, Brenda has excelled in roles from providing translation services to managing complex organizational systems, notably in Human Resources and Project  Management.

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Beyond her professional endeavors, Brenda is deeply engaged in community leadership roles, serving on non-profit boards and advocating for Spanish-speaking immigrants' rights. Proudly hailing from Mexico, Brenda is not only a devoted professional but also a loving mother and an advocate for personal growth and development.

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Her coaching philosophy is centered on personalized support and collaboration, where she works closely with clients to identify areas of growth and co-create actionable plans to overcome obstacles. As a dedicated life and wellness coach, Brenda is committed to empowering her clients to unlock their full potential and lead fulfilling lives, whether it's improving physical health, enhancing mental wellbeing, mastering parenting skills, or nurturing overall happiness. Beyond her professional endeavors, Brenda remains deeply engaged in community leadership roles, serving on non-profit boards and advocating for the rights and well-being of Spanish-speaking immigrants. Hailing proudly from Mexico, Brenda is not only a devoted professional but also a loving mother and an advocate for personal growth and development.

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