What we do…
Floresta Project was born from a deep concern for the planet and a commitment to supporting Indigenous and Native communities in preserving their earth-based traditions. For nearly two decades, we have built meaningful relationships across the planet, gaining insight into the challenges these communities face. Guided by this understanding, we work to support their growth and resilience, honoring cultural heritage, strengthening connections to nature, and promoting sustainable development.
Who we are…
Lynn Schauwecker / Founder & Executive Director
Lynn Schauwecker has been a dedicated professional in development and fundraising since 1994, with expertise in strategic planning, nonprofit leadership, cross-cultural relations, and global networking. She has produced impactful events, including a Longevity Conference with the Dalai Lama, Doctors of the World gatherings featuring Hillary Clinton and Susan Sarandon, and the inaugural meeting of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers. As the founder of the Floresta Project, Lynn is committed to empowering Indigenous and Native communities across South America, Asia, and the U.S. Her work focuses on preserving traditional knowledge, advancing women's initiatives, protecting land and natural resources, and supporting Indigenous sovereignty and cultural resilience.
Angelina Nasso / Co-Founder and Program Director
Angelina Nasso is an artist, childhood educator, spiritual care educator, and advocate for Indigenous traditions and environmental conservation. For over 20 years she has been a student of sacred plant medicines and committed to upholding ceremonial prayer traditions through building relations with communities of the Amazon rainforest and Native elders in North America. She has worked with the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers and was the artistic co-director of their book Grandmother's Wisdom: Reverence for All Creation. A mother, artist, homeschooler, gardener, person of prayer and dreamer, she is dedicated to empowering women's initiatives and fostering community building through interconnectedness and sustainability practices. As a Co-Founder and Project Manager her work with Floresta Project supports preserving traditions and empowering communities in the Americas.
Clare Seekins
Co-founder of Practice Space Studio, Clare designs tools for contemplative individuals and spaces. She collaborates with the Floresta Project on strategic planning and has over a decade of experience crafting culturally sensitive, impact-driven growth strategies for businesses and nonprofits.
Her expertise includes 10+ years with incubators and accelerators, guiding startups through launch and investment cycles. Clare previously served as an Associate Partner at Deloitte's Ethos program, developing equity-centered products and services, and as Director of Partnerships and Customer Insight at Simba, an immigrant-focused fintech in NYC.
Clare holds an MBA from the Darden School of Business and has spent over three years living and working in Latin America, enhancing her cultural and professional acumen.
