AnaYelsi, an IndoLatinx mujerista and public educator originally from Venezuela, is widely recognized for her AnaYelsi Velasco Sanchez is an IndoLatinx mujerista, artist, and public educator originally from Venezuela. Her work centers on healing, justice, and collective liberation. As the creator of the Interlocking Justice methodology, AnaYelsi invites individuals and communities into deeper relationship with themselves and one another—supporting them in naming harm, restoring connection, and building just, sustainable ways of being together.
She is also a self-taught visual artist based in Washington, D.C., whose paintings explore the intersections of justice, liberation, mental health, and identity. Known for her bold use of vibrant color, AnaYelsi uses both abstract and figurative forms to express a deep commitment to personal and collective healing—where color becomes a tool of resistance, reflection, and empowerment.
Through her practice, AVS Consulting, and as founder of the Interlocking Justice Institute, AnaYelsi accompanies people across sectors—including schools, nonprofits, faith spaces, and businesses—as they seek to align their values with their actions. Her approach is heart-centered and collaborative, rooted in the belief that transformation is possible when care, accountability, and community lead the way.
AnaYelsi is also the founder of En Conjunto, a collective that nurtures People of Color working at the intersection of justice and spirituality. The collective offers space for connection, shared wisdom, and mutual support—reminding those who often labor alone that they are not alone at all.
She is an independent practitioner but serves as board chair of the Festival Center in Washington, DC.
Send all inquiries to contact@anayelsi.com.
“AnaYelsi Velasco-Sanchez is a funny, personable, and intelligent communicator who brings a unique voice to conversations around justice and inclusion that is at once well-informed and approachable. Her presence is both commanding and disarming, and she has influenced my own thinking (and action!) in more ways than I can count. I recommend her as a speaker, advisor, panelist, or contributor for your next event.” – Rachel Held Evans, author & speaker.
Recognized as one of 2019’s “11 Women Shaping the Church” by Sojourners Magazine
AnaYelsi is a contributing author in the 2020 Book “Communal Prayers for the Lovers of Jesus and Justice” and the 2021 book “The Deconstructionists Playbook”
AnaYelsi’s work has been noted in Edgar Villanueva’s Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance
Trusted by many clients and others across numerous arenas including: Colleges and Universities, Faith and Spirituality Communities, Non-profit Organizations, and Businesses.
