Our Team

Kendra Khan

Founder | Visionary | Earth Steward

Kendra is the heart behind Return to Vital Roots—a nonprofit and movement devoted to rewilding how we live, grow, and connect. With a background in nonprofit leadership and environmental sustainability, she weaves together a love for permaculture, storytelling, and ancestral healing. Whether she’s designing backyard food forests or crafting soul-aligned offerings, Kendra’s mission is to help others reconnect with nature, community, and purpose—one root at a time.

Ali Khan

Operations Lead | Financial Strategist | Steady Hand

Ali brings strength, clarity, and grounded leadership to Return to Vital Roots. With a background in banking and an MBA, he guides the strategic operations and helps bring Kendra’s bold vision to life with practical wisdom and financial insight. Rooted in his Pakistani heritage and love for family, Ali believes in building systems that honor both people and the planet—for the long term.