OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Alex has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 20 years, beginning in 1999 with grassroots organizing at the Labor Community Strategy Center and Bus Riders Union in Los Angeles, CA. He holds a Professional Certificate in Nonprofit Management from UC Riverside and currently leads strategic initiatives at IYCCV while supporting grant writing/management for JFS Desert. A committed vegan for 25 years, Alex brings a values-driven approach to community wellness, equity, and inclusion, blending policy development, bilingual outreach, and yoga philosophy to expand access to mental health and social services across the Coachella Valley. He lives in Rancho Mirage with his husband and their three magical cats.

Holger works as Tour Manager for a Travel Management Consultant company devoted exclusively to symphony orchestra tours worldwide. Passionate yoga practitioner and teacher. Strong believer in cause and effect. Holger brings experience in logistics and over 30 years of experience working in the hospitality industry in Europe, he loves bringing “visions to life. “ Holger lives in Rancho Mirage with his husband and their three beautiful cats. 

Certified International Yoga Therapist, and E-RYT-500, YACEP certified by Yoga Alliance

Holly moved from Santa Cruz, California to the Coachella Valley over 18 years ago and soon opened Iyengar Yoga Palm Desert and in 2021, founded IYCCV. Holly is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher, CIYT®,Level 3, the only senior-level instructor in the region and is highly trained in yoga therapy with credentials as a Certified International Yoga Therapist, and E-RYT-500, YACEP certified by Yoga Alliance. Holly served six years as board president of the Iyengar Yoga Association of Los Angeles (IYALA) and continues to support its leadership. Committed to service, she has organized numerous charity events and fundraisers benefiting local children’s organizations.

A Detroit native and Pratt Institute graduate, I bring creativity and lived experience to the IYCCV board. After a career at Apple, I retired to Palm Springs with my husband, where I volunteer with the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Modernism Week, and Palm Springs Preservation Foundation,  and serve on the board of CayaGuide, a plant medicine church in Berkeley, CA. My past includes fundraising for DIFFA-SF for five years, and raising funds for Under One Roof, which donated 100% of its profits to community-based AIDS/HIV and LGBT organizations in the Bay Area.

Iyengar yoga became a healing practice after a retreat in the Amazon. IYCCV’s free classes offer access and support to underserved communities. I serve to help others experience the transformation, balance, and mindfulness Iyengar yoga has brought to my life.

Inna brings international experience and creative vision to the IYCCV Board. A graduate of the Kiev Floristic Academy, she has planned large-scale events both abroad and in the Coachella Valley, always with a warm, solution-oriented approach. Her dedication to yoga and community wellness aligns seamlessly with IYCCV’s mission. Inna lives in La Quinta with her husband and two energetic puppies.

After decades of practicing yoga and taking every yoga class I could find, I found Iyengar Yoga Palm Desert and the alignment discipline of Iyengar Yoga. I became convinced that this yoga prevents and cures many illnesses and injuries, helping me to live my best life. By working on this nonprofit board and helping with grant writing, I hope I’ve found a way to help encourage other people to try Iyengar Yoga—people who may not easily find their way to the practice. I really appreciate the opportunity to get to know and work alongside such talented and giving people.