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Meet the Board
At Imbright, we believe mental wellness, resilience, and emotional intelligence grow strongest when guided by compassionate leadership.
Our board and team bring together diverse experiences—from education and coaching to nonprofit service and community development—all united by a shared vision: helping individuals and communities thrive.
This page highlights the people who support our mission, steward our programs, and ensure we remain rooted in integrity, accessibility, and impact.
George Balboa
Founder
George Balboa is the founder of Imbright and the creator of FEELosofy, a practical framework that helps people understand the connection between their thoughts and emotions. He teaches that emotions function as an inner guidance system—a real-time compass that can shift individuals from confusion to clarity and from self-doubt to personal alignment.
George founded Imbright Innovative Learning to combine emotional wellness education with accessible technology that can scale to communities everywhere. The name Imbright reflects his belief that everyone carries an inner light waiting to be switched on—a shift from “I can’t” to “I can.”
Through Imbright, George focuses on tools that help people reframe limiting beliefs, strengthen resilience, and build healthier internal dialogue.
Selene Duarte
Secretary
Selene Duarte joins Imbright’s Board as an accomplished businesswoman with a strong foundation in nonprofit work, community advocacy, and organizational leadership.
Her experience spans direct support roles, program coordination, team supervision, and independent consulting for mission-driven organizations.
Selene brings strategic clarity paired with compassionate leadership, making her a grounding force in Imbright’s development. She believes mental wellness is essential for personal growth and long-term success, especially for individuals navigating complex life challenges.
By serving on the board, Selene is committed to ensuring that Imbright’s resources remain accessible, culturally sensitive, and genuinely supportive—empowering people to strengthen their resilience, improve emotional well-being, and create positive change in their lives and communities.
Jaime Alcantara
Treasurer
Jaime Alcantara brings a blend of business development experience, accounting expertise, and a genuine commitment to service to his role as Treasurer.
He has supported organizations and small businesses through financial planning, strategic oversight, and responsible resource management.
Outside of his professional work, Jaime is an active volunteer who often dedicates time to local libraries, reflecting his lifelong love of reading and his belief in the power of shared knowledge. He is deeply committed to equality of opportunity and community uplift.
At Imbright, Jaime ensures the organization remains financially strong, transparent, and mission-aligned so emotional wellness programs can reach the people who need them most.
Ana Gallardo
Advisor
Ana Gallardo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who specializes in supporting adults and children experiencing mood, anxiety, and trauma-related challenges through her nationwide telehealth practice.
Her therapeutic approach aligns closely with Imbright’s mission, drawing from CBT to build practical coping tools and EMDR to help transform trauma memories.
Ana believes in empowering individuals to understand their emotions, track their progress, and create meaningful, lasting change.
As an Advisory Board Member, she supports Imbright’s commitment to accessible, skills-based emotional wellness education. She is passionate about ensuring that compassionate, evidence-informed support is available to every community, regardless of background or income.
Transparency & Impact
At ImBright, we believe emotional wellness grows in environments of safety, clarity, and integrity. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we are committed to operating with transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of every contribution entrusted to us.
This page outlines who we are, how we operate, and how resources are used to expand access to emotional wellness education and community support.
Who We Are
ImBright is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to emotional intelligence, resilience-building, and agency-focused education.
We provide accessible, skills-based coaching and learning resources designed to help individuals better understand their emotions, strengthen internal clarity, and move toward personal growth without shame or self-judgment.
Founded in California, ImBright serves individuals and communities both locally and online.
Our Organizational Structure
ImBright is governed by a Board of Directors responsible for maintaining strategic oversight, financial accountability, and mission alignment.
Our leadership includes:
• Founder
• Board Secretary
• Treasurer
• Advisory Board Member (Licensed Therapist)
The Board ensures:
• Ethical operations
• Responsible financial management
• Program integrity
• Long-term sustainability
• Compliance with nonprofit regulations
All decisions are guided by our mission to make emotional wellness education accessible and community-centered.
How Contributions Are Used
Every contribution supports our mission of expanding access to emotional wellness education.
Funds are used to:
• Develop educational content and coaching materials
• Provide low-cost or donation-supported coaching sessions
• Host community workshops and meetups
• Support digital access tools and learning resources
• Maintain operational and administrative sustainability
A portion of paid memberships and donations helps provide reduced-cost or free coaching opportunities for individuals who otherwise may not have access to support.
Our goal is not profit generation, but increased access and measurable impact.
Our Commitment to Access
ImBright operates on the belief that emotional intelligence is a skill that can be learned, practiced, and strengthened over time.
We are committed to:
• Compassion-focused education
• Non-blaming language and approach
• Culturally sensitive programming
• Community-centered partnerships
• Scalable digital access for broader reach
We prioritize inclusivity and aim to remove barriers to participation wherever possible.
Impact & Growth
As a growing nonprofit, ImBright is committed to publishing annual updates that reflect:
• Number of individuals served
• Coaching sessions delivered
• Community workshops hosted
• Educational resources created
• Access-supported sessions provided
Formal annual summaries will be published beginning in our first full reporting cycle.
We measure impact not only by numbers, but by clarity gained, resilience strengthened, and confidence restored.
Financial Accountability
ImBright operates in compliance with federal and state nonprofit regulations.
We maintain financial oversight through board review and treasurer supervision. Annual filings (including Form 990 when applicable) will be available upon request and/or posted publicly as required.
Our priority is responsible stewardship and long-term sustainability aligned with mission—not commercial profit.
Educational Positioning
ImBright provides educational coaching and emotional intelligence development. We do not provide psychotherapy, crisis services, or medical treatment.
Individuals experiencing urgent mental health concerns are encouraged to contact licensed providers or emergency services in their area.
Questions About Governance or Donations?
We welcome transparency.
For questions regarding governance, financial stewardship, or community partnerships, please contact:
Last Updated: February 2026
Want to Bring Imbright to Your Community?
We partner with schools, nonprofits, local groups, and community members who share our commitment to emotional well-being and brighter futures. Together, we offer workshops, meetups, resilience programs, and accessible wellness education—both in person and online.
Whether you want to host a program, collaborate with us, or support this work through a donation, you’re helping make mental wellness accessible to more people.
Everyone is welcome. Every contribution matters.
Your contribution supports donation-based coaching,
community workshops, and free wellness resources.
ImBright is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing accessible community education and coaching focused on mental wellness and personal growth.
Contact Us
Support@imbright.org
Coaching Hours
Mon-Fri: 9 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 4 PM
Sunday: Closed
Location
Huntington Park, California
