Our Mission:
Yoga to Cope is a nonprofit organization aiming to provide accessible, yoga-based resources for people coping with trauma, grief, depression, and the like.
Board + Leadership Team
MASHA LAZER
Committee Member
While Masha works in tech as a Product Manager, non-profits have always held a special place in her heart. After a non-profit organization helped her family immigrate to the Bay Area, her mom began working at one, and Masha has loved watching her make a difference. Seeing how meaningful that work remains, especially in today’s world, has deepened Masha’s appreciation for community-focused organizations. At home, Masha and her husband stay busy with their two young boys and dogs. When she finds a quiet moment, she enjoys knitting, traveling, singing, and discovering new restaurants and recipes.
MEL FIELDING
Board Member
Mel Fielding (they/she) is a queer, non-binary, poly, MDD-girlie (non-gendered, cries a lot) in the process of obtaining their MA in Mental Health Counseling & Wellness. They are super passionate about working with queer, poly, and gender non-conforming individuals to process and heal from trauma (both personal and systemic) and develop new ways of relating in the world. Also, as an INELDA-trained death doula, Mel is focused on helping those experiencing all types of grief and those at the end-of-life with meaning-making, healing, and reconnection. They also love a good craft project, writing poetry, a cool breeze through a window, tchotchkes, and mental health advocacy.
STEFANIA COXON
Committee Member
Stef is a Health and Wellness Coach and Yoga to Cope’s Volunteer Coordinator. She currently resides in Illinois. While Stef is currently coaching clients, she plans to soon pursue her Personal Training certification as well as a Master’s Program in Public Health.
MARISSA THOMPSON
Committee Member
Marissa is an aspiring non-profit manager, with a passion for social issues and mental health awareness. She enjoys baking, cooking, makeup artistry, and spending time with her dog Cupcake and her two cats! She currently resides in Fort Lauderdale.
KALA MACDONALD, M.A.
President, CFO
Kala (she/her) is a LA-based lover of getting on planes, cooking/new restaurants/eating generally, and a good spa day. She is 500CYT yoga certified, plus has certifications in prenatal yoga and birth doula work. Kala currently holds a MA in Yoga Studies from Loyola Marymount University and is completing her MA in Mental Health Counseling at NYU. She hosts various retreats around the world, focused on biodynamic food, wine, and wellness via her company Yoga with Kala. In her free time you can find Kala reading the entire Maas universe, tending to (killing) all her houseplants, and scouring local antique malls for cool glassware and yet another good ceramic bowl.
VICTORIA OLIVER, LPC
Vice President, Secretary
Victoria is a Philly-based lover of music, yogi, and a good glass of wine. She is a LPC and 500RYT Yoga Professional with a background in corporate wellness, and currently leads her own wellness offerings via her company, Reach The Crown. When she isn’t front row at her favorite show or on/leading a yoga retreat, Victoria enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids.
Information for Donors:
As a nonprofit organization, we operate entirely from donated contributions. Your generous support will enable us to keep producing and sharing the valuable yoga-based resources we believe can support many, many people as they navigate dark seasons of life. The general upkeep, ongoing content creation, marketing efforts, monthly hosting fees, and so much more add up — thank you for supporting this organization and the work we do.
To make a one-time donation, or to set up a recurring monthly gift, please click here
Privacy Policy:
The The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recognizes Yoga to Cope as a Section 501(c)(3) public charity. Your contribution may be eligible as a tax deduction in the U.S.A.. Please consult your tax advisor for eligibility. No goods or services are offered or provided in exchange for your contribution. Thank You.