Ashley Ellis and Quandisha German-Ellis are the visionary founders behind Breathe Cafe, a transformative culinary and healing space. With a shared passion for using food, storytelling, and restorative practices, they bring a wealth of expertise and dedication to empowering individuals and fostering community.

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Ashley, born and raised on Chicago's West Side, is a restorative justice practitioner, circle keeper, and bridge builder. For over a decade, she has been a peacemaker and a catalyst for positive change. Ashley's transformative work includes making restorative justice and peacemaking accessible to youth, schools, organizations, and communities across the nation. She is the visionary behind B.R.E.A.T.H.E: Circles for My Sistas, a groundbreaking program that provides sacred healing and restorative space for black and brown girls and transgender/non-conforming youth.

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Quandisha, a Culinary Curator and wellness advocate, brings her New York City roots and a country girl spirit to Breathe Cafe. With a background in social work and a belief in the power of community and collective wisdom, she founded the cafe to bring healing and relationship-building through food.

 

Together, Ashley and Quandisha merge their expertise in restorative justice, social work, culinary arts, and community building to create holistic spaces that promote balance, restoration, empowerment, and transformation. Join them at Breathe Cafe and experience their profound dedication to healing, love, and positive change for individuals and communities.