
Welcome to Thrive Young Leaders.
We help teens & young adults transition into young adulthood with a sense of purpose and connection to self, community, and nature.

Current Offerings:
One-on-One Mentorship & Guidance
Group Programs - "Earth Sisters"
Rites of Passage Journeys
Community Events
Based in Santa Cruz County, California.
New Program!
Earth Sisters
A Nature & Body-Centered Journey
of Self-Discovery, Purpose & Sisterhood for Female-Identifying Ages 17-22
Spring Registration is Open!
Begins March 7th

I am the Founder and Lead Guide at Thrive Young Leaders.
I am a Certified Professional Life Coach and Transformational Wilderness Guide.
I hold a B.S. in Biological Psychology from UC Santa Barbara, and I have years of experience working with teens and young adults as a professional life coach, mentor, rites of passage guide, embodiment facilitator, tutor and outdoor educator.
Read more about me here.
"I have so much gratitude for Deanna. She has made a huge impact on my life. Deanna empowered me to become a confident person and to appreciate/respect every aspect of myself."
-Charlie, 19, Student in Santa Cruz
