Amy DeCesare is a retired educator and school counselor. She settled in Albuquerque in 2019, moving from Cleveland, Ohio, and lives in the historic Barelas neighborhood with her spouse and dogs. Amy is active in the community, serving as Secretary of the Barelas Neighborhood Association. As a One Albuquerque volunteer, she teaches free yoga at several city community and senior centers. Her classes focus on fostering community connections, and facilitating participants' physical, mental, and social wellness. In her free time, Amy enjoys reading, hiking, walking the Bosque, and frequenting Albuquerque's amazing coffee establishments.