Our Commitment
Herb N’ Oasis is committed to the experience of visibility, empowerment, and creative expression. We encourage our community to balance their lives through access to sustainable environments and collective support.
AJ
Briggs| LICSW, LCSW
(She/They)
Co-Founder & Director of Wellness
With over a decade of experience in Human Services, AJ is expertly trained in developmental psychology across the lifespan, Clinical Social Work, and Mental Health. Specializing in Evidence-Based practices such as CBT, Mindfulness, and DBT, as well as Holistic wellbeing, AJ is dedicated to providing wellness services that respect and uplift the experiences of marginalized communities and their allies.
AJ believes in the transformative power of balancing mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health to enhance overall quality of life. This philosophy is deeply rooted in their diverse experiences as a personal trainer, therapist, bodybuilder, and aerial artist.
Reflecting their commitment to self-care, AJ enjoys paddleboarding, reading, and hiking. They nurture their spirituality through nature, music festivals, and aerial fitness classes.
Witnessing the profound benefits of a holistic approach in their clients’ lives, as well as their own, AJ is inspired to share these impactful practices with you. Embrace the journey to a healthier, more balanced life with AJ’s guidance and expertise.
Yovannys Kenney
(He/Him)
Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer
Yovannys is a Co-founder at Herb N’ Oasis, collaborates with AJ in the Oasis Center, and heads the Food & Beverage Division.
Certified as a Life Coach Yovannys specializes in Health & Wellness, Mindfulness and Stress Management, Recovery from addiction, and intimate relationship support by providing effective tactics and approaches to help individuals and couples deal with stressful situations.
As a native of Boston, MA, Yovannys works in his neighborhood as an advocate for marginalized communities impacted by HIV and substance use disorder.
When he isn’t serving the public you can find him perfecting a recipe, traveling to new places, or at home spending quality time with loved ones.
Dishon Laing
(He/Him)
Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer
Dishon is a Co-Founder at Herb N' Oasis and head of Community Affairs & Engagement. His team is responsible for curating events, managing membership, and generating business relationships.
Being the eldest of 6 siblings, leadership comes naturally to Dishon. His background in Public Health and prevention efforts for marginalized communities began in Boston, MA over 10 years ago. This inspired him to translate those skills into efforts that intersect social justice and entertainment for the HNO community.
Socially, he enjoys nothing more than being in nature with close friends and appreciating the present moment. As an avid gamer (video, board, card) and music enthusiast; Dishon incorporates many of his interests at HNO which makes his role the perfect fit.