Hi! I’m Carlota Santamaria, I explore human transformation and collective wisdom. As a Professional Certified Mindful Attentionist coach and teacher, and Participatory Installation Artist.

I am a trilingual US and European citizen, a mother of two, and an award-winning creative in design and media. I have a lifelong fascination with transformation. From shaping the 'outer world' through design my focus has now shifted towards inner transformation, through mindfulness, circle facilitation, and art.

Seven years ago, I started my training in mindfulness and council circles facilitation. Since then, I have had the privilege of learning from highly regarded practitioners and organizations such as The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, We are Open Circle, The Embody Lab, and the Center for Council.

My first mindfulness class was with Mitra Manesh and for the last 7 years I’ve been following her teachings. She has been the backbone of my journey and is my main teacher and mentor. Recently, I had the honor of graduating from the first Professional Mindful Attentionist Coach program led by Mitra.