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Jaime Encinas

Jaime Encinas is a Bolivian American community leader, author, and spiritual leader (Animare) dedicated to fostering healing and restoring community across lines of difference. After bicycling across the United States twice as a personal journey toward healing, he developed a deep conviction in the power of shared humanity and social connection. He is the founder of Wheeling to Healing, author of two books, and serves as a spiritual leader (Animare) at First United Methodist Church of Boulder, working alongside people experiencing homelessness to illuminate their gifts. A former actor and educator, Jaime brings thoughtful facilitation and relational leadership to his work.