Sunflower Seeds of Healing is more than a nonprofit -it’s a global movement. We empower voices through storytelling, fashion, and advocacy to end the silence surrounding mental health. Every flower we feature, every model we spotlight, carries a message of courage, connection, and healing.

The Soul Behind the
Seeds

At Sunflower Seeds of Healing, we believe that one story, one seed of courage, can spark a global movement. We are a nonprofit organization committed to ending the stigma around mental health through storytelling, fashion, and compassionate outreach.

Our mission is to create safe, empowering spaces where individuals from all walks of life—especially those too often overlooked—can be seen, heard, and celebrated. From high-fashion runways to hospital hallways, we use creativity as a vehicle for healing and advocacy.

With ambassadors and models representing their state or country, each carrying the symbolic flower of their region, we highlight the strength in diversity and the beauty of vulnerability. Together, we plant seeds of awareness, empathy, and hope—transforming pain into purpose and silence into solidarity.
We invite you to join us in cultivating a world where mental wellness is not hidden, but honored.

At Sunflower Seeds of Healing, we are dedicated to ending the stigma around mental health. We believe healing begins with safety, empathy, and the courage to share our stories. Through art, fashion, and community, we’re building a movement that transforms pain into strength and fosters hope, belonging, and resilience.

 

With the support of volunteers, artists, and advocates, we continue planting seeds of healing for a brighter, more compassionate future. I invite you to join us as we uplift voices, celebrate wellness, and create meaningful change together.

Berta Moniz

Souls Behind the Seeds

Meet the People Behind Sunflower Seeds of Healing

A community of creators and leaders dedicated to turning stigma into strength.

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A Day – A Mission to Remember

Board of Directors 

Rebecca Crowder
Board Member
Rebecca Crowder
Samantha Klaburner
Board Member
Samantha Klaburner
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Board Member
Gizele Tavares

Board of Directors 

Rebecca Crowder
Board Member
Rebecca Crowder
Board Member

Provides leadership and guidance to ensure our mission remains strong and impactful.

Samantha Klaburner
Board Member
Samantha Klaburner
Board Member

Supports the vision of Sunflower Seeds of Healing with governance and advocacy.

Board Member
Gizele Tavares
Board Member

Offers strategic perspective and stewardship to help our organization grow.