Toni Cantu
Toni Cantu has been sober for 10+ years and it has been the hardest but most rewarding experience for her. Toni has been helped all her life and believes it is now her turn to serve and give hope without worrying about financial issues to stop people from getting sober/clean. Receiving her AA at College of the Desert gave her an open door with more knowledge to share.
Toni started her business plan with Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center. COVID-19 hit and after two years of receiving mentoring direction, the plan went from addiction resources and services for profit, to a non-profit business. Toni knows from her experience that sobriety is hard work and you need to work consistently by changing your environment for success. Toni’s goal with The Hub Connections is to be the first and last call for help.
Kelli Navarro
By the grace of God, Kelli Navarro recovered from her affliction of drug addiction and alcohol use back in 1999 and remains “clean and sober” to this day. Utilizing the Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous recovery programs as well as living at the ABC Recovery Center in Indio, California for over 1 year, Kelli has over 24 years’ experience of remaining clean and sober and living a successful life of recovery to offer those in need at The Hub Connections.
Living a life of recovery has allowed Kelli the highest honor of being a mother of (2), a wife, a business owner and a valued member of her community in the Coachella Valley in Southern California. Being 10 weeks pregnant, Kelli moved to Indio in 1999 from her hometown of Sacramento, California in order to seek a firm foundation of a new life in recovery, abstinent from drugs and alcohol, and to pursue being a first-time mom, raising her child alone. To this day, this is her first and only recovery which leads to the value of what she brings to The Hub Connection.
Additionally, back in 2020, during the covid pandemic, upon going through a heartbreaking divorce, Kelli started her own business as a Professional Organizer, helping people be organized and prepared for life. Whether it’s a pantry, closet, garage, paperwork or filing, whether it’s a residential home or a business, Kelli helps declutter and create order out of a messy situation to allow for peace of mind going forward in daily life. Being compassionate, empathetic and sympathetic to the seriousness of life combined with being methodical, having an eye for detail and offering the consistency of order and structure, Kelli brings a variety of heart-felt knowledge to the table at The Hub Connections.
With God as her guide and a heart to serve others, Kelli counts it a privilege to sow into the lives of the addicted, their family and friends, here at The Hub Connections.
Mirna Flores
Mirna is a lifelong Coachella Valley resident. She graduated from Coachella Valley High and attended Southern University of Illinois extension in Moreno Valley. Mirna worked as a Center Director for 20 years. She is currently employed with Forest Lawn in Cathedral City as an Advance Planner. She is the Past-President for the Coachella Chamber where she also served as Secretary, Vice President, and current Board Member. She is also a past Board Member with General Patton Memorial Museum and the Coachella Valley Rotary. Mirna likes to volunteer and has been a volunteer with the American Cancer Society for 19 years.
Ryan Cantu
With a wealth of experience in leadership and management within the hospitality industry, Ryan has honed his skills at renowned establishments such as Mondrian, Marriott Resorts, and Petite Ermitage. His operational expertise and strategic vision have been instrumental in driving success and innovation in these roles, making him a valuable asset to The Hub Connection's mission.
Beyond his professional achievements, Ryan is a loving husband and a dedicated father of two. He is committed to personal growth and strives to improve every day, both in his career and family life. His passion for helping others and his unwavering dedication to his loved ones define his character, making him a role model for both his peers and family.
Page Horns
With experience in marketing, graphic design and business management, Page has a passion to help businesses in the Coachella Valley grow, backed with strong marketing and administrative foundations. Her work focuses on creating systems for businesses to stay organized, while strategically promoting themselves to gain exposure and recognition.
Page was raised in the valley and loves being a mom to her two boys. After finishing her double B.A. in Business Management and Graphic Design at University of Redlands in 2020, she moved back to the desert knowing she wanted to start her family there. In her freetime, she enjoys the outdoors and painting.