ABOUT
TRANSCEND
A FESTIVAL BORN FROM
COMMUNITY, INTENTION
AND A SHARED VISION
FOR A MORE CONSCIOUS
WORLD.
THE HEART BEHIND TRANSCEND
OUR STORY
Transcend Fest was created to bring people together through yoga, music, wellness, and community. What started as a vision has grown into a transformational gathering that inspires thousands to move, breathe, connect, and live more consciously.
Our team is a group of passionate creators, organizers, and dreamers dedicated to curating an experience that goes beyond a festival — it’s a movement.
MEET THE TEAM
THE PEOPLE
BEHIND TRANSCEND
Aria Nyx
FOUNDER & CREATRIX
Aria is the founder and creative vision behind Transcend Fest. A yoga teacher, healer, and community builder, she created Transcend to be a space where people can reconnect, expand, and remember what truly matters.
Craig Hotchkiss
OPERATIONS & PRODUCTION
Craig helps bring Transcend to life through operations, production, and on-site logistics. His dedication, problem-solving, and calm leadership keep the festival flowing smoothly from vision to reality.
Elyse Sadtler
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Elyse leads all things marketing for Transcend, sharing the festival’s vision with the world. Through creative storytelling, content, and strategy, she helps grow our community and bring our mission to a wider audience.
Aaron Cip
REGISTRATION & VOLUNTEER MANAGER
Aaron oversees registration and our amazing team of volunteers. He ensures a seamless experience for attendees and helps create a welcoming, supportive environment from check-in to closing day.
Aaron Tagliamonte
VENDOR MANAGER
Aaron curates our Mindful Market, working closely with vendors to bring a diverse and conscious collection of brands, healers, and creators to Transcend. His passion for community and connection helps make the market a true highlight of the festival.
A COLLECTIVE EFFORT
BUILT BY COMMUNITY
Transcend is more than our core team — it’s a collective of facilitators, vendors, volunteers, partners, and every single person who shows up. Together, we create a space for healing, self-expression, and connection. We’re so grateful to have you as part of this journey.
JOIN US AT TRANSCEND