Brant Secunda

Brant Secunda

Founder • Director

Brant is at the center of the Dance of the Deer Foundation. He guides all of us on a daily basis and it is his life that inspires the work we do.

Don José Matsuwa

Don José Matsuwa

Co-Founder • Visionary

Together Brant and Don José founded the DDF in order to carry shamanism in the modern world and to give back to the Huichol people. Don José’s life and vision continue to guide us. He passed away in 1990 at the age of 110.

Meet the Team

We are a team dedicated to sharing shamanism with the modern world, while giving back to our ancient heritage

Nico Secunda

Nico Secunda

Managing Director
Kate Skinas

Kate Skinas

Programs + Operations Manager
Marilyn Del Duca

Marilyn Del Duca

Healing + East Coast Events Coordinator
Christoph Monecke

Christoph Monecke

Transportation + Onsite Event Coordinator
Carola Sieglin

Carola Sieglin

European Communications Coordinator
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