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.
Osiris Villa
Secretary
Osiris brings a well-rounded background working with nonprofits and combining her passions for dancing Salsa & Bachata! Osiris helps lead our daily operations and behind-the-scenes activities.
You can find her at our events, ask her to dance!
OLGA TRUJILLO
Board Treasurer
Olga brings financial expertise and a heart for community to the Tranqui Foundation. By day, she supports families through her work with New York Life, and through her nonprofit experience she’s excited to help guide Tranqui’s financial health and growth. A longtime lover of Latin dance—and a former salsa team member—Olga is passionate about using dance as a tool for wellness and connection.
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.
ANGELICA ROSAS
Board Member
Originally from Tijuana and now based in San Diego, Angie discovered the transformative power of dance in her early thirties. Embracing the belief that it’s never too late to pursue a passion, she found in dance a path to vulnerability, expression, and authentic self-discovery. Guided by the same passion that inspired her first dance steps, she now moves through life with purpose, believing that intentional movement creates meaningful ripples in the lives of others.
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.
