
Kanki Elis Herman (he/they) has been working with youth for over a decade in environmental education, school gardens, and in classrooms as a health educator. Kanki Elis currently practices with Ocean Gate Zen Center in Santa Cruz and with Dharma Heart Zen, where he received lay-ordination from Hoka Chris Fortin. Kanki’s Dharma name means Boundless Generosity, Things As It Is Awakening. His daughter Misha is one of his dearest teachers.