About Our Practice…

Founder/ Practice Owner/Lead Coach

Greetings, I am Tamina.

I am enamored with spaces that cultivate connection and healing. In 2020, I founded The Space & Advocacy Project (S&A), centering the vision around intentionally creating space for wellbeing in the lives of BIPOC/LGBTQ+ survivors of trauma and toxic stress.

My philosophy of practice rejects medicalization and pathologization of the human experience; I embrace the fullness of humanity as it presents in each individual. My lens of practice is trauma-informed care. My coaching style is grounded in the guiding principles of S&A: compassion, connection, curiosity, choice, and care.

This practice is my legacy project- calling upon all elements of my personal and professional toolkit.

I am a Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in nursing and mental health. I am also an advanced Registered Yoga Teacher, Master-Certified Professional Coach, Certified Case Manager, and a Master of Social Work student at Howard University - studying to become a psychotherapist through the unique lens of the Black Perspective.

I hold an M.S. from the University of Maryland School of Nursing (Health Services Leadership and Management), a B.S. from Trinity Washington University (Nursing), and a B.S. from the University of Maryland University College (Global Business & Public Policy). I hold certifications/extensive experience in Trauma-Informed Mental Health Counseling, Mental Health Coaching, Health Advocacy, Life Coaching, Professional Coaching, Somatic Coaching, Trauma Center Trauma- Sensitive Yoga (Facilitator), and the Trauma- Conscious Yoga Method. I also hold certifications/extensive experience in Care Management and Healthcare Quality.

I live in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area with my two amazing daughters, who bring me immense joy- I am so glad they were born. I am partnered with a wonderful woman whose love grounds and affirms me daily. I belong to an incredible tribe of siblings who inspire me to dream while keeping me humble. My awesome sisterhood circle supports me in all things great and small- their voices embody the spirit behind S&A. I enjoy reading, writing, culinary creations, yoga, and spending quality time with loved ones.

Care Coach

Hello, I'm Shari.

I'm originally from Brooklyn, NY, and moved to the Washington, D.C., area to pursue my career in nursing.

While working as a Registered Nurse with at-risk populations in Washington, D.C., I realized many of my patients needed nursing and mental health services. Through this need, I found my passion for mental health. I ensured my patients had access to mental health services by facilitating multiple programs during my tenure.

My coaching style is rooted in compassion and care.

I obtained my BSN from The College of New Rochelle. Then I received my MBA in Healthcare Administration from Keller Grad School of Management.

I also hold certifications in Health Service Systems, Case Management, and Mental Health Counseling.

I hold extensive experience in nursing, rehabilitative care, public health, and mental health.

I'm excited to bring my experience and wealth of knowledge to S&A and offer mental health care coordination for established clients on an internal referral basis.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family, reading, gardening, and cooking.

Group Facilitator

Hello lovely people, I am Nia.

My work with esoteric methods and marginalized identities has afforded me a broad spectrum of resources and pools of knowledge to create a simultaneously affirming and transformational experience.

My coaching style is based in compassion, kindness, and well-being. It seeks to embrace the full spectrum of human experience.

I am Master Certified Professional Coach. I obtained an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Black Studies from Allegheny College.

I am queer and poly-affirming. I enjoy hosting events, cooking, and astrology.

Breathwork Coach

Hello, I'm Ebony.

I am a skilled vocalist with over 30 years of performing in houses of worship, choirs, and private venues for events.

Over many years of singing, I learned that correct breathing supports proper sound. This concept expanded through the support of mental health therapy during the challenges of life's journey, allowing me to use my breath to access my inner voice. With breathwork in my toolkit, I have new means of self-regulating my nervous system- and greater access to peace and balance in moments of stress. I feel called to help others cultivate similar tools within themselves.

I hold certifications in breathwork that I use to guide children and adults in the practice.

My coaching style is grounded in compassion, authenticity, creativity, and joy.

I look forward to working with established S&A clients on an internal referral basis through individual and group-based sessions.

I am a loving mother of 3 wonderful sons and an amazing daughter- spending quality time with them is everything. I sing and write music every moment I can. I dream of recording and assisting in producing my own album one day.