About Us
Who we are and what we believe in
As a collective, our deep-seated desire is to infuse our work with purpose and meaning — forging connections between people, places, and communities, and supporting sustainable and regenerative practices that serve not only our clients, but the common good. At the center of everything we do is Well=Being (tm): a founding principle that measures every decision we make against the well-being of the people we serve, the communities around them, and the places that hold, nourish and transform us all.
Kimberly Jamerson
Director of Design & Strategic Partnerships
Kimberly Jamerson leads design integration across ALAYA Collective, ensuring harmony between architecture, ecology, and human experience. As founder of a boutique design firm in Colorado who has projects all over the world, she is adept at
finding and collaborating with local artisans. She is known for creating intentional, people-centered spaces that honor both beauty and sustainability. Through ALAYA, she’s cultivating a movement for heart-centered, transformational design—uniting creativity, collaboration, and well=being™ to help build more regenerative built environments. As a current student of neuroarchitecture, she believes spaces affect our consciousness. The way our space is designed influences our ability to experience the entire range of emotional states. She guides development and design from a place of service to the whole.
Core Strengths: Harmony Architect & Conscious Design advocate, Steward of Space, Guardian of Beauty.
Leslie Hazan
Implementation & Operations Guardian
Leslie Hazan brings a rare convergence of pragmatic
operational mastery, deep wellness conviction and
visionary commitment. Multi-sector leadership experience spanning luxury real estate, construction, technology, and hospitality, uniquely positions her to orchestrate complex ecosystems and ensure ALAYA’s vision is consistently delivered throughout the collective. Leslie’s personal wellness journey fuels a deep, authentic passion for creating healing spaces that transform individuals, communities and our planet. Her systems driven thinking and mindful collaborative approach to solving complex challenges ensures ALAYA experiences are delivered with excellence and integrity while ensuring value for investors and the communities we serve.
Core Strenghts: Operational Visionary & Systems Integrator, Wellness Strategist, Bridge Between Vision & Reality.
Sanae Mkhallef
Lead Artisan & Marketplace Curator
Sanae Mkhallef brings more than 20 years of international experience building bridges between visionary brands, conscious businesses, and global markets. Working across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia, she has guided emerging and established companies through strategic growth, partnership development, and market expansion while maintaining alignment with their core values and long-term purpose.
Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, Sanae is known for cultivating meaningful relationships that connect people, ideas, and opportunities across cultures. Her work is grounded in the belief that commerce can be a force for positive impact when approached with integrity, authenticity, and a commitment to mutual benefit. At ALAYA, she supports strategic partnerships, community growth, and ecosystem development, helping foster collaborations that strengthen the collective vision while creating value for all stakeholders.
Core Strengths: Strategic Partnerships & Business Development • Global Relationship Building • Brand Expansion & Market Strategy • Community-Centered Collaboration
Three founders, one practice, and an unwavering commitment to serve a higher purpose.