Celia Samata Apaza is a lineage holder born in the Q’eros community. She is a weaver, healer, grandmother, and pampamesayoq. Celia comes from a family of wisdom keepers and is the granddaughter of Mama Maria Apaza, a respected female altamesayoq of the Q’ero. Celia directly received Karpays and Hampi Illa Khipu from this divine lineage of Mama Maria, and she works devoutly to share these gifts. Celia has a powerful and grounded connection to Pachamama, and her teachings reflect the sacred gentleness of the divine feminine. Known for the joy and humility he brings to his work, and it is with pride and sincerity that he inspires his students to be an example to follow on this sacred wisdom path.