In October 2023, six survivors of life-changing mental health lapses (either personal or affecting loved ones) rallied around a common dream: a land-project to support and guide people with mental illness to find reprieve, social support, and reconnect to themselves and nature.
One of the six was Tony Scott (UK) who excavated the acronym for CARES: Communities Advancing Recovery, Empowerment, and Sustainability. Another was Taz (US) who poured themselves full-time into the actualization of CARES, seeing its evolution from dream into this massive partner alliance duo orginations: CARES.green PBC (CIC UK) and CARES.green Foundation Ltd ( NGO Charity UK).
Our tiny yet determined team has shifted and evolved since the creation of CARES, which was born of compiled dreams of many professionals joining forces.
Co-Founder, Director of Development, Software Engineer
After losing multiple friends to suicide and self-destructive mental health failure and struggling with mental ill-health for many years, Taz discovered balance, peace, growth, and purpose via life-changing therapeutic experiences based in loving community, sustainable living, and meditative health practices that developed her feeling of connection, love, acceptance, and awareness of self, social connections, and nature.
Thanks to these experiences she is determined to make these tools and spaces for healing more easily found and accessible. Her goal is to help as many individuals as possible to find a sense of purpose and connection to themselves, their communities, and their natural world, so that we may discover together how to build a brighter future for all, humans and ecology.
With a BA in Psychology from Colorado College (2015), a certification in Data Science (NYCDSA, 2021), and many years working in schools, political campaigns, sustainability education projects, tech dev and more, Taz strives to maintain a grounded, big-picture perspective regarding the intersection of society, culture, industry, ecology, business, and technology.
Taz has faith that human ingenuity can create a beautiful, supportive infrastructure, one where ecology is respected and struggling individuals are held in wisdom and peace so they can heal, grow, and then go on to feel empowered, free, and thrive.
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Co-Founder, Director of Marketing
I am a digital marketing professional with over four years of experience in social media management and content creation in sectors such as medicine, tourism, and entrepreneurship. My background in Social Work and Labor Relations and Human Resources has provided me with a humanistic perspective that I apply in my daily work.
I have lived and worked in various countries, developing a global perspective and a deep connection with different cultures. My participation in volunteer work and my love for nature reinforce my commitment to well-being and solidarity.
Throughout my career, I have excelled in content planning, metrics analysis, and advertising campaign creation, achieving significant increases in the presence and engagement of digital communities.
As a spokesperson and social media communication manager for CARES, I am passionate about connecting people with our mission and mobilizing the community to promote well-being and sustainable development.
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Co-Founder, Director of Communications
I am an Electrical Engineer by trade, currently designing grid-scale renewable energy projects while transitioning into the fields of regenerative agriculture and landscape rehydration. My passion has always been to nurture the land and help people, and my professional roles allow me to explore these passions from different perspectives.
As a Renewable Energy Engineer, I have honed my ability to communicate complex technical information effectively. This involves translating between technical jargon, mathematical terms, and layperson's language to bridge the gap between engineers, managers, and clients. Over the last five years, I've learned to present intricate ideas in a manner accessible to diverse audiences, an essential skill for my role as Director of Communications. My consulting experience in a large company has given me invaluable insight into working with various personalities and needs, enriching my ability to connect with people across different sectors.
My exploration into regenerative agriculture has introduced me to new team dynamics and communication styles. Engaging with natural systems and intuitive communication in these settings is a refreshing contrast to the technical feedback loops of engineering. This experience has deepened my understanding of human and environmental interactions, enhancing my ability to convey intuitive knowledge to others.
My commitment to integrating health and wellness with natural settings stems from personal experiences. I have found that connecting with nature, both alone and with others, is crucial for mental health and fosters a profound sense of calm, connection, and happiness. This belief drives my efforts to open up the health and wellness industry to more natural, holistic approaches.
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Co-Founder; Founder, Director and Software Developer for Ethical Tickets
Tony Scott, the visionary behind Ethical Tickets, holds an HNC in Digital Communications. With a passion for technology and a heart for mental health advocacy, Tony’s mission is to find innovative ways to support those suffering from mental illness.
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