Vanessa Chakour

Vanessa Chakour is an author, naturalist, and former pro-boxer that fosters connection between inner and outer wilds through writing, herbalism, martial arts, and land stewardship. With over a decade of experience, she has facilitated courses and retreats in partnership with wildlife organizations like the Wolf Conservation Center and the Jaguar Rescue Center, and is a Project Coyote Ambassador. Vanessa is the author of Awakening Artemis a memoir told through the lens of twenty-four medicinal plants, and Earthly Bodies: Embracing Animal Nature that delves into the parallels between human struggles and the experiences of our wild neighbors, offering insights on self-discovery and coexistence. She lives in Massachusetts where she coaches boxing, stewards a forest sanctuary and is part of United Plant Savers’ Botanical Sanctuary Network.