Wholeness
We believe true wellness includes mental, emotional, physical, social, and personal well-being.
Our Story
A village built on the belief that everyone deserves to thrive.
Vitality Village exists to help people build healthier, more empowered lives through wellness education, personal development, community engagement, and leadership growth.
Our Mission
To empower individuals and communities with practical tools, supportive relationships, and transformative experiences that promote wellness, personal growth, leadership development, and lifelong learning.
Our Vision
A world where every individual has access to the resources, community, and support needed to live a healthy, purposeful, and empowered life.
What We Stand On
Five values guide everything we do.
Access
Everyone deserves resources, opportunities, and support regardless of background or circumstance.
Voice
Every individual has value and deserves to be heard, empowered, and encouraged to lead.
Community
Meaningful connections create stronger individuals, families, and communities.
Integrity
We operate with honesty, transparency, accountability, and service.
A Core Part of Who We Are
We believe healing happens outside.
In a world filled with constant notifications, busy schedules, and increasing stress, nature offers an opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and restore balance. Research consistently shows that time outdoors reduces stress, improves mood, enhances focus, supports physical health, and strengthens overall well-being.
Whether it's a walk through a local park, gardening, hiking a trail, or simply feeling the warmth of the sun, nature reminds us that growth, resilience, and healing are natural parts of life.
Our commitment to outdoor wellness runs through everything we do. Through the Wilderness Wellness Initiative, community walks, gardening programs, and outdoor experiences, we encourage individuals and families to step away from distractions, embrace movement, build meaningful connections, and rediscover the restorative power of nature.
We aren't just creating programs. We're helping people build lifelong habits that support healthier minds, stronger bodies, and deeper connections to themselves, their communities, and the natural world.
What makes Vitality Village different.
Most wellness organizations focus on one area. We connect them.
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Wellness Education
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Leadership Development
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Community Building
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Personal Growth
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Public Speaking & Communication
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Outdoor & Nature-Based Experiences
We help people grow personally, professionally, and socially through a connected ecosystem of programs and experiences.
What We've Built
Real work. Real partnerships. Real impact.
Vitality Village's mission lives in what we actually do. Below are some of the partnerships and community initiatives we've been part of, along with the organizations and people who've made them possible.
Community Zoom Platforms During COVID-19
When the pandemic disrupted civic engagement, Vitality Village hosted nonpartisan Zoom platforms for community organizations across Cobb County. We partnered with the Mableton Improvement Coalition, the Austell Community Task Force, and the Powder Springs Community Task Force to host candidate forums, debates, town halls, and informational sessions. Over 4,700 participants joined these gatherings combined, ensuring people stayed connected and informed during a critical season.
Virtual College Tours with STING, Inc.
When high school seniors couldn't physically visit college campuses during COVID-19, we partnered with STING, Inc. to provide the technology infrastructure for virtual college tours. Students continued their college search and decision-making process without delay.
Technology Support for NAMI Atlanta
We've served as the behind-the-scenes technology partners for NAMI Atlanta webinars, supporting mental health awareness, education, and resources for the greater Atlanta community.
Family Nights at Solomon's Temple Women's Shelter
We host Family Night In events at Solomon's Temple Women's Shelter, where we provide dinner, games, facials, toiletries, and gifts for women and children. The goal is simple: bring connection, care, and joy to families during a vulnerable season of their lives.
Veterans Day Picnic with Silver Linings Village
Each year, we partner with Silver Linings Village in South Fulton to host a Veterans Day picnic and BBQ on a farm. The day brings veterans together for connection, celebration, outdoor time, and a game day in their honor.
The Maritza McClendon Foundation
Our founder Shundrika Williams serves on the board of the Maritza McClendon Foundation, founded by Maritza McClendon, the first Black person to win an Olympic medal for swimming. The foundation teaches Black and brown children to swim and provides them with the basic gear they need to begin, including swimsuits, goggles, and swim caps.
The Laptop Drive
What started as a community fundraiser to help one young woman attend college without a laptop became a drive that provided laptops for five college-bound students. When the village rallies, things multiply.
Meet Our Founder
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Shundrika Williams
Founder & Executive Director
Shundrika Williams is a leadership development professional, speaker, coach, and community advocate dedicated to helping individuals discover their power, strengthen their voice, and create lives rooted in wellness, purpose, and personal growth.
Through Vitality Village, she combines leadership development, wellness education, and community engagement to create transformative experiences that help people thrive personally and professionally.
She also serves on the board of the Maritza McClendon Foundation, founded by Maritza McClendon, the first Black person to win an Olympic medal for swimming. The foundation teaches Black and brown children to swim and provides them with the basic gear they need to get started, including swimsuits, goggles, and swim caps.
Shundrika believes that thriving communities are built one person at a time, and that real change happens when wellness, leadership, and connection grow together.
Our Board
Our Board of Directors brings expertise across leadership, technology, operations, wellness, education, and community engagement. Together, they help guide the strategic direction of Vitality Village and ensure we remain focused on our mission of empowering individuals and strengthening communities through wellness, leadership, and personal growth.
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Nalani York
Board Member
Nalani York is an operations strategist, leadership professional, and business systems expert with more than 20 years of experience supporting founders, executives, and leadership teams. Her expertise spans operations, process improvement, organizational effectiveness, and the thoughtful integration of technology and AI to help organizations grow sustainably. Nalani is passionate about building systems that support both performance and people, ensuring organizations can scale while maintaining a human-centered approach. Her commitment to leadership development, community impact, and operational excellence makes her a valuable member of the Vitality Village Board of Directors.
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Ashley Generette
Board Member
Ashley Generette is a technology leader, wellness advocate, Pilates instructor, and devoted mother who is passionate about helping others create lives that are both successful and sustainable. Throughout her career, she has helped organizations navigate growth and innovation while championing the importance of balance, well-being, and intentional living. Ashley believes that prioritizing personal wellness is not a luxury but a necessity, especially for women, caregivers, and busy professionals. Through her work and personal example, she inspires others to pursue health, fulfillment, and meaningful success without sacrificing themselves in the process. Her passion for wellness, family, and community aligns deeply with the mission of Vitality Village.