Nia Campinha-Bacote, MDiv, RYT-200, is a budding theologian, lover of dark chocolate, and seeker of joy. She received her Masters degree from Yale Divinity School and certification from Yale’s Institute of Sacred Music for her work in music thanatology, through which she co-produced Gilead, a Sonic Healing Album blending Afro-diasporic melodies with the sounds of nature, offering a healing presence to listeners. Nia dedicates her life to the work of emotional reparations on a global scale, collaborating with Afro-diasporic grassroots collectives, faith communities, and healing practitioners across Brazil, Colombia, Cape Verde, and the United States. Whether through writing, salsa dancing, or facilitating grief rituals, Nia’s passion remains rooted in her desire to curate spaces where grief, joy, and liberation can coexist.
