Our Team
Lucy Parker - Board President
Lucy Parker is a dedicated yoga instructor and a 4th grade teacher in Carteret. As an avid Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and middle school wrestling coach, she inspires children and adults to cultivate deep practices like discipline and mindfulness to achieve goals and improve quality of life.
She is particularly interested in yogic approaches regarding ‘the fight for peace,’ and actively surfs this paradox in her role as founding Board President.
Under Ms. Parker’s visionary leadership, we drive Coquí’s mission to promote mindfulness and holistic health in Central NJ.
Teddy Brinkofski - Board Treasurer
Teddy Brinkofski is a seasoned entrepreneur and nonprofit leader with a diverse background in software, agriculture, and community-focused initiatives. As the founder and former director of Non Profit Patient Center, he provided essential medical services to patients and guided the organization to financial sustainability, growing it into a thriving nonprofit that now generates seven figures annually.
Currently, Teddy continues his commitment to community impact through his business, which supports local recreational sports leagues and fosters collaboration and sportsmanship, exemplifying his dedication to creating sustainable enterprises and meaningful change.
Luis Iglesias-Villacorta - Board Secretary
Luis Iglesias-Villacorta is an administrative manager and visual artist, supporting the organization’s communications — including as Coquí’s primary photographer — and strengthening board operations. Professionally, he serves as an Administrative Manager at Mr. Driving School, where he oversees scheduling, documentation, and process-improvement systems. A youth mentor and Brazilian jiu-jitsu blue belt under Andrew Vidal. Luis brings discipline, clarity, and deep commitment to community and leadership. He holds a B.A. in Journalism & Media Studies from Rutgers University and is currently pursuing graduate studies in the mental health field.
Paul Muñiz, PhD - Chief Executive Officer
Paul Muñiz, PhD is a sociologist, yogi, and social entrepreneur dedicated to advancing social good through innovation and compassion. He is the founder of Coquí.
Before launching Coquí, Dr. Muñiz served as Senior Vice President of Community Engagement at the Family Resource Network, spearheading initiatives that empowered families and strengthened social support systems.
Dr. Muñiz holds a BA (SUNY Geneseo ’12), MA (Cornell ’16), and PhD (Cornell ’19) in Sociology.
A former National Science Foundation grantee and a Kripalu-trained yogi, Dr. Muñiz blends data-driven strategies with inner work to drive positive social change.