Throughout her roles, her mission and value-orientation remain the same: work to improve and expand access to health, education, and personal development through evidence-based, nature-oriented approaches. Zulma truly believes and understands that outdoor challenges, supportive communities, skilled and resourced leaders, culturally-responsive and trauma-informed programming, and a growth mindset are essential ingredients in building a healthier, inclusive, compassionate, and prosperous society.
Zulma has been supported by the following entrepreneurial communities:
Latinas in the Boardroom National Steering Committee Member (Present)
Bay Area University of Chicago Alumni Club Board Member (Present)
University of Chicago Latinx Alumni Network Board Member (Present)
Latino Founders 2024 Accelerator Cohort (Oct. 2024)
Black Ambition 2024 Semifinalist Cohort (Oct. 2024)
TiE Silicon Valley 2024 Semifinalist Cohort (Sept. 2024)
Latinas in Tech Entrepreneurship Program Cohort Member (Feb. 2024)
Wildwood VC Fellow (Dec. 2023)
Super Majority Education Fund Leader (Sept. 2022)
Wild Gift Outdoor Entrepreneur Fellow (Aug. 2022)
REI’s Path Ahead x Founded Outdoors' Embark Alumni (Apr. 2022)
Columbia Slough Watershed Council Bilingual Paddle Leader (Sep. 2021)
Diversity & Inclusion Affinity Group, Catholic Community Services (May 2021)
People of Color Affinity Group, Catholic Community Services (May 2021)
Qualified Mental Health Professional-Registrant (Mar. 2021)
Cross-country Skiing Mentorship (Feb. 2021)
Basic Snow Mountaineering Skills Workshop (Jan. 2021)
Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy Certification (Jan. 2021)
Certified Crisis Intervention Specialist Training (Nov. 2020)
Neuro-sequential Model of Therapeutics Workshop (Feb. 2020)
Trauma-informed Care Training (Jan. 2020)
Pediatric Intellectual & Developmental Disability Workshop (Oct. 2019)
Collaborative Problem Solving Training (Oct. 2019)
Right Response Certification (Aug. 2019)
Mental Health National Provider Registrant (Mar. 2019)
Rower, Wolfson College, University of Cambridge (Dec. 2018)
Student-Staff Consultation Committee, University of Cambridge (May 2018)
Mindfulness Meditation Training (Feb. 2018)
Leadership in Action Workshop (Dec. 2017)
GirlGuiding New Zealand Guide Leader (May 2017)
Mexican INAPAM Retirement Home Volunteer (Aug 2010)
Howard Area Community Center Volunteer (May 2003)
"Zulma is a true visionary, with a rare gift for bringing ideas to life. She's an adaptable strategist, effortlessly navigating through challenges as they arise. But what really sets her apart is her kindness and humility—always ready to connect with others in a deeply personal and compassionate way. I feel privileged to call her a colleague and friend."
Javier Omar Meléndez-Vega
LCSW at Eutierra Therapy
“I’m not new to this type of instruction, and or any of the themes that were discussed in our workshop, but it was really nice to have a more structured discussion with like-minded individuals, and to share and discuss things that maybe I’ve had trouble with or that I think I can improve on. I really liked the merch we were given– the pamphlets have been helpful in my everyday life since I’ve done the workshop, and I think I will continue to share and use the resources I was given.”
- Life Stages' Forest Bathing & Mindfulness Hike Participant
“...thank you for your outstanding work on the platform. Your consistent high-quality output has been exemplary…”
Thank you so much ZY for your work in the world, it is so important and needed and I loved the way you held space in the group.
- Life Stages' Forest Bathing & Mindfulness Hike Participant
" Zulma is a visionary in the field of mental health and wellness. Her exceptional leadership skills and ethical approach to problem-solving make her an outstanding professional. She continually inspires those around her with her dedication and commitment to making a global positive impact."
-AIexander Perez
Tech and Communications Director, Life Stages
" Zulma is one of our star contributors…"
Being able to do a leadership / mental health workshop out in nature is a dream come true! Zulma is an amazing facilitator and I really appreciated that she customized the workshop to our group's needs. I really loved the emotion wheel handout, having that as a visual was a great touch!
- Skate Like a Girl Employee Wellness Cohort Member
Wonderful information on a blossoming topic. The slides received following the session were also very helpful and appreciated. Thank you!
-Stress Workshop Attendee
Loved this session over lunch. I particularly was having a stressful day and listening to Zulma explain the different ways we can calm down our nervous system, and sharing this time with other Latinas whom may be experiencing similar stressors was priceless.
-Stress Workshop Attendee
Zulma offers consulting services in NGO & business management, community-oriented health programming and initiatives, team-building, curriculum-building and facilitation, and individual leadership coaching.
She also offers mentorship opportunities for other female, Latinx, and/or queer professionals.