About Us
We are a community of dancers united by the belief that dance is a powerful medium for connection, healing, and personal growth. Passionate about harnessing the healing properties of dance, we strive to improve quality of life, advocating for the transformative impact of mindful music and movement.
Board of Directors
Ozzy Meneses
President & CEO
Ozzy was a shy dancer growing up. When he was a kid, his family always had to encourage him to dance at parties. He was always shy at first but once he got on that dance floor he usually stayed till the last song played! His passion for dance grew as an adult when he started taking classes in Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, and Bachata and eventually started competing, teaching, and directing teams in those dance styles. His passion for creating great experiences for people to enjoy life through dance.
Stephanie Gonzalez
Secretary & CTO
Stephanie has been doing marketing for the past 7 years with the last 3 of those years focused on digital marketing. Her entire family enjoys dancing and beginning in elementary school was part of a ballet folklorico group. In high school she enjoyed lyrical and modern styles of dance. Her goal with dance is to continue learning ways to express herself through movement - not just limited to dance, but all other arts as well - and to share that passion with others.
GIOVANNA MANTILLA
Board Member
Giovanna is Lumily Fair Trade's founder and CEO, is an inspiring entrepreneur and advocate for dance and wellness. Born and raised in Mexico, her journey is fueled by a passion for empowering artisans and promoting sustainable practices. Through Lumily, she connects conscious consumers with ethically sourced products. Giovanna's love for dance runs deep, embracing its transformative power for well-being.
LEO "MR. 805" GARCIA
Board Member
Leo is passionate about bachata and being from the 805 area code. His heritage from being raised in Santa Maria inspired him to be a dedicated bachata dancer and be a great host at any party or special gathering. He will always make a great event even better! Ask him to dance whenever you see him!
Officers & Members
MARITZA VARGAS
Treasurer & CFO
Born and raised in San Diego, eldest of five, Maritza was always a scholar, enjoyed going to school, embraced challenges and made sure to set good examples for her younger siblings. Shas the first in the family to attend and graduate college. She graduated from San Diego State University in 2010 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and Accounting and started working for a government agency at the young age of 19 doing entry-level accounting and has continued to excel in her career.
The Tranqui Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Your donation is tax-deductible · EIN 92-1585146