Welcome to Ujamaa
Our mission is to facilitate holistic transformation in communities through innovative sound & wellness services that ensures individuals and organizations can thrive in balance & harmony.
We cultivate these healthy environments by integrating sound & wellness approaches that foster holistic healing and workforce development through community education.
Our values include: equity, innovation, cultural competency, community, agency, & integrity
See Our Values in Action
Ujamaa LLC has offered sound healing services to over 100 underserved individuals in underserved communities in the San Francisco and Oakland through partnerships and sponsorship through local community organizations including the Bayview YMCA, SF Public Library, Rafiki Coalition for Wellness, Booker T Washington Community Service Center, Black Culture Zone, and the Healing Clinic Collective.
Our strategic partnerships have ensured that the majority of our participants are from underserved Black communities because we are dedicated to equitable access to holistic services & resources. The SoundWellness Facilitator course was designed using feedback from clients and participants who desired to learn more about sound healing and how it could support their physical, emotional, and spiritual health. They also requested instruments and tools.
We practice equity by making holistic services and career opportunities accessible to Black and other underserved communities in an effort to address the needs of wellness and fiscal autonomy. We understand that there is disparity even within low income Black communities. When seeking artists and support for events we have prioritized those who are 55+, disabled, formerly incarcerated, and/or members of the LGBTQAI+ communities. These partnerships have allowed all of our programming to be free to the community and eliminating economic barriers.
Our wellness programs are tailored to individual or organizational needs and equip your team with the integrated wellness practices supporting everyday operations for enhanced productivity and well-being.
CEO, Founder
Nekia Wright
M.A. Special Education
B.A. Communication Studies
Nekia Wright is a flutist, award-winning filmmaker, and holistic wellness & education specialist based in San Francisco, CA. With a Master’s degree in Special Education and 16 years of global teaching experience, Nekia brings a profound understanding of diverse learning needs and approaches. Her certifications as an African Traditional Healer, Sound & Vibrational Therapy Practitioner, and Reiki Master, combined with her expertise in social emotional learning and wellness dimensions, allow her to create a unique, integrative approach to healing and education.
More about Nekia
Nekia’s work has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the prestigious 2024 Black Futures Residency with Zaccho and the 2024 San Francisco Arts Commission Dreamkeeper Award. She has also received the New Champions Award from the Educating All Learners Alliance and the Ubuntu Award from the African American Arts and Culture Center.
Through her documentary film “Afrolistic: Black Healing from Zimbabwe to the Bay,” which has garnered awards for Best Direction and Best Documentary Short, Nekia captures the essence of healing and cultural connection.
Certificates and Training
Glide App Development Certification Levels 1 & 2
African Traditional & Herbal Healer Certification Zimbabwe National Association of Traditional Healers
2020 Teacher Leader Fellow San Francisco Unified School District
CA Level 1 Education Specialist Instruction Certificate in Mild/Moderate Disabilities 2017-2022
Permaculture Design Certificate
Seeking Safety Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Addiction
Dynamic Mindfulness Trauma Informed Practice
Circus Arts Therapy
Soundtrap Educator for Music & Podcast Production Certification
Emotional Intelligence Coaching & Facilitation
Drupal Website Development for Schools Certificate
Testimonials
“As a manager, Nekia was responsible for networking, recruiting for her program, record keeping and maintaining a high standard of educational quality… It would be my pleasure to recommend her for any educational position, especially one that taps her ability to inspire thinking among children.”
Jeff Rogge, Senior Manager Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Nekia, is smart and experienced. She really cares about justice and doing away with barriers that keep marginalized people back.
Crystal Mason, Co-Director of Queer Dreaming