THE FOUNDER
ANYANWU
CEO and Founder - She/Her/Sis/Fam
ANYANWU is the Founder and CEO of THE HUMAN ROOT, bringing over 25 years of grit, vision, and expertise as an educator, activist, doula, and herbalist. She moves with purpose, empowered by her unshakable relationship with God and the clarity that comes from being accountable to her gifts of clairvoyance. ANYANWU has spent her career fighting for youth development and the wellness of educators, building spaces where real healing and growth can happen. Her story is one of resilience, shaped by her Caribbean roots, Marin City, CA activists and her ability to rise above harm from gun-violence, PTSD, the pandemic, and breast cancer.
Her credentials run deep—she’s got a BA in Pan African Studies, a certification in Child & Adolescent Treatment from UC Berkeley, and a master’s in Human Rights Education from the University of San Francisco. Through THE HUMAN ROOT and everything she touches, ANYANWU continues to push people to step into their power, embrace healing, and find their own path to freedom.
As co-founder of Beyond Black History Month Collective (BBHMC), ANYANWU partnered in carving out a sacred space for spiritual expansion and self-awareness, where people can show up as their true selves and step into freedom. The Collective is all about empowerment—helping people grow personally and professionally by creating spaces where vulnerability isn’t just welcomed, it’s a must.
Outside of healing work, ANYANWU has made her mark in the fashion and entertainment worlds too. She’s been featured with Stud Model Project, starred in a Cannes Film Festival-presented film, and led a two-year stage play. But she’s not just about being seen—she’s about building. That’s why she’s been recognized in Forbes Women, won Entrepreneur of the Year, and took 1st place in the PowerUp Entrepreneur Competition.
THR is a Black woman-owned grassroots company driving transformative change to address biases and -isms in communities and institutions nationwide. Through trauma-informed professional development, consultation, and partnerships with educators, families, and communities, we help shift cultures toward healing and liberation.
