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About Kristena Prater

Kristena Prater is an author and visionary activist residing in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her passion for writing began at the age of eleven with poetry and her journey as a storyteller has continued to evolve ever since. As a mother of four and grandmother to six boys, she finds inspiration in family, spirituality, and the world around her.

Kristena has explored many creative paths, including art therapy, mask making, freelance writing, and working as an activist, broadening her understanding of life’s many facets. Her passion for protecting innocent, vulnerable children and young adults from violence and abuse lead her to be an advocate in local and international safe house communities. After suffering the loss of her two oldest children in tragic circumstances, she found the courage and resilience to rebound through the inspiration of family, a deep sense of spirituality, and the extended community that has gathered around her.

Her latest work, “Tessa Eyes on The World,” co-authored with Salodius Byrd, is a testament to her journey through grief, loss, and the triumph of the human spirit. It emerges from a unique collaboration with her oldest daughter, Tessa Marie Horan, where reality unfurls into a fictional narrative. Kristena’s work alongside Salodius aims to capture the untold stories hidden in everyday life, revealing the extraordinary within the ordinary.

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Tessa Foundation

Tessa Foundation’s mission is to educate, empower, and advocate for those overcoming the challenges of abuse, hunger, and oppression. They believe in the transformative power of creativity, music, and gardening to inspire positive change and nurture a wholesome quality of life.

Driven by values of humanity, environmental advocacy, and creative collaboration, the Tessa Foundation is committed to activism and community support. With passion and dedication, the foundation works to elevate lives and foster a sense of unity in community. Their 2024-2025 initiatives include serving as a platform for education, uplifting youth, and supporting community garden programs in Santa Fe’s schools and public venues, thereby creating spaces where growth, learning, and healing flourish.

Click here to find out more about the foundation. Make this your chance to help those in need and be a part of Tessa’s story!