Christene Joy Gonzales

Christene Joy Gonzales is a multifaceted professional with extensive experience in trauma-informed leadership, yoga instruction, and mentorship consulting. As the Chief Equanimous Officer at Lead with JOY, LLC, Christene specializes in holistic practices while serving as a trauma-informed leadership coach and compassionate space holder. In addition, Christene teaches various yoga classes at Fitness 19 Gyms, Gilead Sciences, and Morgan Hill Yoga Collective. Previously, Christene worked as a Partner Programs Consultant at iMentor, managing high-quality mentorship programs across multiple roles, while also contributing to college success initiatives for underserved high school students. Christene holds extensive educational credentials, including a Post-Baccalaureate Program for Counseling and Psychology Professions from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development from the University of California, San Diego.