Meet the Team
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Founder
Ali Smith was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from the Friends School of Baltimore and the University of Maryland, College Park, where he received a BS in Environmental Science and Policy with a Biodiversity specialization. Ali began his journey with contemplative practices as a small child, learning meditation from his father and attending the Kriya Yoga based Divine Life Church of Absolute Oneness run by Swami Shankarananda. He deepened his practice as a young adult, learning yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and breathwork from his teacher and godfather Will Joyner.
With almost 20 years of experience teaching yoga, mindfulness, and meditation internationally to a broad demographic spectrum that includes schools, retreat centers, wellness centers, mental crisis facilities, detention centers, drug treatment centers, the corporate setting, as well as private one-on-one sessions, Ali has co-founded the Holistic Life Foundation in 2001. As the Executive Director, his leadership helped guide HLF to grow an organization that employed over 50 people and served communities worldwide.
Ali is a published author, has written several curriculums, and is a pioneer in the fields of yoga and mindfulness in education, as well as trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness, developing best practices that are used around the world. He has taught in seven countries on three continents and his work has been featured on CBS News, CNN, NBC Nightly News, PBS, as well as in Oprah Magazine and Forbes.
In addition to his work with HLF, Ali is also a co-host of the Look Again Podcast and Co-Owner of the Involution Group.
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Founder
Atman is one of the Co-founders of the Holistic Life Foundation. Since 2001, he has been teaching yoga and mindfulness to a diverse population, including underserved and high-risk youth in Baltimore City Public Schools, drug treatment centers, wellness centers, and colleges.
A native of Baltimore, Atman attended the University of Maryland, College Park where he was a letter award winner for the University’s men's basketball team. He graduated with a B.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
His work with the Holistic Life Foundation has been featured on Making a Difference on the NBC Nightly News, CNN, and CBS, as well as O the Oprah Magazine, The Washington Post, Upworthy, Mindful Magazine, Yoga Journal, Shambala Sun, and many other publications.
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Founder
Andres Gonzalez is one of the Co-Founders of the Holistic Life Foundation. For twenty years, he has taught yoga to diverse populations throughout the world, including Baltimore City Public School students, drug treatment centers, mental crisis facilities, homeless shelters, wellness centers, colleges, private schools, and other various venues throughout the nation.
He has partnered with John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Health and Penn State’s Prevention Research Center on a Stress and Relaxation Study and is a published author in the Journal of Children’s Services. His work with the Holistic Life Foundation has been featured on Making a Difference on the NBC Nightly News, CNN, and CBS, as well as O the Oprah Magazine, The Washington Post, Upworthy, Mindful Magazine, Yoga Journal, Shambala Sun, and many other publications.
Andres is a certified Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, maintains a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Maryland, College Park, and an MBA from the University of Maryland, University College.
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COO
Vance M. Benton, Ph.D. has been serving in the urban public school system for over 25 years. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Vance graduated as an honors student from Cleveland Public Schools. After earning a full athletic scholarship to play football at Kent State University (KSU), Vance graduated from KSU and traveled to Columbus, Ohio where he started his teaching career in Columbus Public Schools. Quickly discovering that a master’s degree was essential, Vance headed back to KSU in pursuit of a master’s degree in education while also teaching in Akron Public Schools.
Earning a master’s degree in 1998 afforded Vance the opportunity to be an assistant principal at a charter school in Akron, Ohio. The desire to return to Cleveland led him to a teaching position in the public school district he graduated from. His leadership qualities were quickly noticed after being promoted to the assistant principal (AP) during his first year with the district.
During his tenure as an AP, Vance served in all grade levels (K-12). Two years as a deputy principal prepared him for the challenge of starting an alternative high school in the district that targeted 9th-10th grade, at-risk students. Eventually moving on to serve as a small school principal, his career came full circle as he returned to his Alma Mater, Glenville High School, to work as a building principal.
In 2011, Vance took on a position with Baltimore City Public School System to become the first Black principal in Patterson High School’s 72nd year of existence. His vision and innovation have seen the school grow into one of the most diverse student populations in the state of Maryland. His mindfulness program, and other school initiatives, have been showcased in several different media outlets across the country and the globe.
As a result of his dedication to mindfulness supports, in 2023, Vance became the Chief Operating Officer for the Holistic Life Foundation.
In addition to his career in education, Vance is a motivational speaker, self-published author, and Certified Life Coach. He and his wife Kimyada have been married for 23 years, with three children, four grandchildren, and a 6yr old Shar-Pei named Ziggy.
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Director of Programs
Nicole Humphreys is our Director of Maryland and DC Programs and oversees all programming in those regions. She also coordinates with all of HLF’s program partners, including Baltimore City and County Public Schools, Juvenile detention facilities, and individual businesses.
The Oakland, California native’s unique and diverse background includes a degree from Hampton University, Baltimore International College (Culinary School), and the University of Maryland Baltimore County where she received the MA in teaching that launched her 15-year career as a dedicated Baltimore City educator and after-school site coordinator.
Since 2017, this avid Hip Hop fan has been indispensable in our mission to support underserved students and community organization leaders by infusing SEL into their current program structures and guiding them on the impact of secondary trauma and the importance of anyone working with students to incorporate self-care for themselves while equipping their students with the social and emotional skills needed to identify and work through that trauma.
Somehow, in addition to all of that, this dedicated mother of two finds time to recruit and supervise HLF’s staff of yoga and wellness teachers to ensure they deliver high-quality programming that meets the needs of our partners. Nicole is one of the true All-Stars of our family.
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Director of Finance
Tiffany McGinnis is the Director of Finance at Holistic Life Foundation. Born and raised in South Jersey, Tiffany has been a resident of Northeast Baltimore for the past four years. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Rowan University, marking the beginning of her 19-year career in finance.
Leveraging her finance background, Tiffany is passionate about empowering others with financial literacy. This involves educating individuals on managing their finances, making informed decisions about budgeting, and overall financial well-being. By sharing her expertise, Tiffany contributes to fostering financial awareness and empowering others to make sound financial choices.
Tiffany McGinnis has a diverse set of interests and responsibilities outside of her finance career. She is an avid DIY-er which range from home improvements to crafting and other creative endeavors. Balancing these hobbies with her career and role as a mother and wife keeps her busy.
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Director of HLF Akwesasne
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Executive Assistant
Amber Harden is our current Foundation Manager. Serving alongside our Co-Founders and COO, Amber plays a major role in the day to day operations of HLF; while implementing systems and strategies to make us better.
Born and raised in West Baltimore, Amber always knew the calling on her life was to help and serve others. Amber started her college career at Delaware State University, as a nursing major. In response to the many Black Lives Matter movements, including the Baltimore riots following the murder of Freddie Gray, Amber decided to change her major. Following her graduation from Coppin State University, with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology, Amber began working with the Department of Juvenile Services, and the State of Maryland.
Amber has developed and branded herself within her community and across the United States. Earning her Masters of Social Work degree from the Morgan State University, Amber is heavily experienced in working with urban and underserved populations. As a travel social worker, she has been able to combine her passion of traveling and helping others, where she developed a unique method of leaving each place she touched recovered, healed, healthier and more efficient than when she arrived. Specializing in women's and children's health, racial injustice, and healing of the black community, Amber has had a strong start to what will be an impactful career by creating a place where holistic-methods and social science theories work alongside each other. Implementing Cognitive and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Trauma Informed Therapy Amber has served individuals and families during their most difficult times.
Applying a strength-based approach, Amber has brought a fresh set of perspectives and outlooks that will continue to be a strong asset to the HLF Family.
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Community Partnerships and Engagement Specialist
F. Cassie Sifford-Smith is currently the Director of Community Partnership and Engagement at Holistic Life Foundation. Cassie was educated in Baltimore, Maryland, where she earned a degree in Business Administration from Morgan State University and a Master’s in Education from Coppin State University.
Early on, Cassie exposed her sons, Ali and Atman, to the gifts of mindfulness in daily life and laid the groundwork for them to pursue lives dedicated to serving others using mindfulness as a platform. Cassie has 30 plus years of professional experience in developing, implementing, sustaining, and evaluating prevention and intervention programs for youth, families, and communities.
For over fourteen years, she coordinated the social-emotional competency program PATHS (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies) in the Baltimore City Public Schools. Since the inception of the Holistic Life Foundation, Cassie has been a seminal force, using her expertise to support the organization in gaining best results from their programming. Her established relationships with educational leaders promote understanding of the services and programs HLF offers to the community.
Cassie’s networking role continues at HLF as she seeks collaborations with new organizations, clearly communicating the mission to prospective partners.
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Director of Brand Partnerships, Marketing and PR
Ashton Easter was born in Devon, England but grew up in Marbella in the South of Spain. She moved to Los Angeles in 2013 where she began her journey and career in PR and Marketing in the world of Film and Entertainment.
In 2016, Ashton started her own PR and Marketing company called 13 Publicity Worldwide representing actors, musicians, dancers and businesses she feels passionate about, including actress and HLF Board member Miranda Rae Mayo. Ashton is also Director of Brand Partnerships, Marketing & PR for Los Angeles top dance studio PLAYGROUND LA.
Ashton has worked with several actors, musicians, dancers, movies, networks, brands and press outlets such as NBC, ABC, Disney, GQ, Essentia, Billboard, Amazon, Nike, Kappa, Red Bull, Sony, and Puma to name a few.
Ashton is a self-proclaimed workaholic and says her passion lies with her family, friends, and her work, and that her clients are an extension of who she is.
Ashton has been a fan and supporter of the Holistic Life Foundation for several years after she was introduced by her client, friend, and HLF board member Miranda Rae Mayo. She is excited and thankful to be part of not only a brilliant team but a magical foundation.
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Director of Holistic Roots
Mark Chinnia is currently serving as Director of Holistic Roots. A second-generation immigrant of Trinidad, Mark, was raised in Northeast Baltimore. He attended Roland Park Elementary/Middle School and graduated from Loyola Blakefield High School. He went on to attend Morgan State University before transferring to Towson University, where he graduated from the College of Liberal Arts, earning a BA in Social Sciences.
Growing up in Baltimore City, Mark knows the importance of having support in navigating school success and the impact mentoring can have on adolescents. His passion for nurturing and motivating youth comes from the guidance and examples set forth by his parents. His father, a college athlete and coach, fostered his love of sports while his mother, a lifelong educator in Baltimore City Public Schools, helped to cultivate his passion for inspiring young people. Mark has spent the past 18 years working as an educator in Baltimore City Public Schools. Ten years ago, he began coaching basketball, most recently the middle school boys’ basketball team at The Mount Washington School.
As he oversees this mentoring program, Mark uses his knowledge and experience with middle school age students to design a program that provides participants the “continuum of care” which is paramount to success through and beyond graduation. Mark aims to use the knowledge and tools of mindfulness combined with the exposure to educational activities and experiences to broaden students vision for the future.
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Director of Clinton Global Initiative
Ram Bhagat, EdD (he/him/We) brings an abundance of experience in education, health, and yoga to his position, as HLF's Director for the Clinton Global Initiative, to expand our mindful moment program across the nation. Ram is a longtime educator, arts innovator, peacemaker, and community healer. He was an award-winning Chemistry teacher for Richmond Public Schools (RPS) and specialized in Arts Integration during his tenure for DC Public Schools.
Prior to his retirement from K12 education, Dr. Bhagat was the Manager of School Culture and Climate Strategy for RPS, where his work centered around restorative justice practices in education, culturally responsive mindfulness practices in urban schools, and Reimagining In-School Suspension. Currently, Dr. Bhagat is developing a youth violence prevention initiative at Martin Luther King, Jr. middle school in Richmond, Virginia and expanding the Drums No Guns Foundation, a non-profit charitable, educational, and scientific organization committed to healing trauma caused by gun violence.
Dr. Ram teaches Mindfulness Based Restorative Practices and Trauma Responsive Engagement through yoga and communal rhythm to those seeking healing in an arts-integrated environment, guided by a visionary leader with a grounded voice, helping people of all ages and backgrounds feel rejuvenated and impelled to act.
In addition to his multidisciplinary career, Ram is a world percussionist and restorative justice warrior/healer. Dr. B and his wife Mahalakshmi have been together for 23 years. They have a blended family of seven children and six grandchildren.
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Director of Development
Sharrell Janvier is a seasoned servant-leader with more than 15 years of success and leadership in non-profit and government management. Sharrell received both undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Illinois.
She was born and raised on the south side of Chicago, but currently calls the Carolinas her home. She has led equity-focused fundraising and business development initiatives in violence prevention, child welfare, early childhood education, juvenile/criminal justice, and commercial construction.
Her life’s work is all about amplifying the voices of the underserved, “mining” communities for solutions, and leveraging philanthropy to support those grassroots solutions.
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Jamaal Hawkins
Yoga and Mindfulness Specialist
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Veronica Smith
Yoga and Mindfulness Specialist
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Dimaun Coleman
Yoga and Mindfulness Specialist
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Ramon Brown
Yoga and Mindfulness Specialist
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Jane’ Avant
Mindful Moment Leader
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Jenée Robinson
Yoga and Mindfulness Specialist
Board of Directors
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HLF Board of Directors, 2022
Mark Greenberg, PhD is the Emeritus Bennett Chair of Prevention Science at Penn State University. With over 350 journal articles and book chapters published on the development of well-being, learning, and the impact of prevention efforts on children and families, he is widely recognized as a leading expert in the field. Dr. Greenberg is also one of the founders of CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning), a leading organization promoting the integration of social and emotional learning into education (www.casel.org). He has received numerous awards, including the prestigious Urie Bronfenbrenner Award for Lifetime Contribution to Developmental Psychology in the Service of Science and Society from the American Psychological Association.
Currently, Dr. Greenberg's interests lie in nurturing awareness and compassion in our society. He is the Chairperson of the Board of CREATE, a non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of schooling and the lives of teachers and students (www.createforeducation.org). His research and contributions have had a significant impact on the fields of education and psychology, and he continues to be a leading voice for positive change.
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HLF Board of Directors, 2022
Galen Haggerty began his career in real estate investment in 2005 after graduating from Bates College. Following time spent working in commercial leasing, Galen co-founded AGO LLC. This company provides affordable workforce housing in Baltimore and its surrounding counties. In addition to his work at AGO LLC, Galen provides capital to other real estate investors who are updating the region’s aging housing stock.
Over the past 15 years, Galen has collaborated with Atman, Ali, and Andy on various ventures, primarily with HLF. During that time, he has volunteered at numerous HLF programs around Baltimore. As a board member, Galen is focused on growing HLF's financial resources by expanding its donor network.
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HLF Board of Director, 2022
Charles G. Lief was appointed as the 7th president of Naropa University in 2012, where he has had a forty-year affiliation. He began his relationship with the university as a student of Naropa's founder, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, later serving as a lawyer for the university, and then as the chairman of the board. As president, Chuck has led Naropa University to become the birthplace of the modern mindfulness movement. Prior to his current role, Chuck has led some of the country's most innovative and successful organizations providing integrated social enterprises and social services. He was the head of the Greyston Foundation, which offered housing, health care, and employment to thousands of homeless, formerly incarcerated, mentally ill, and low-income people in the Northeast. Chuck also served as a founding board member and interim CEO of Amida Care, a Special Needs HMO, which has grown to be a $500 million social enterprise serving homeless and low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS. He has served in leadership capacities on numerous boards and currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of the Lion’s Roar Foundation, and is a board member for Bridge House, the Holistic Life Foundation, and Veteran’s PATH.
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HLF Board of Director, 2022
Justin Matthews is a Managing Director and Associate Director in Equity Research with over 20 years of experience in Retail and Financial Services. He primarily worked in Equities and joined Cowen in 2019 from Wells Fargo Securities where he held positions in Equity Research and Equity Research Sales. Before Wells Fargo, Justin worked in Research roles at Nomura and UBS. His career started in the fashion industry, where he worked as a buyer at Abercrombie & Fitch and Saks Fifth Avenue before joining Standard & Poors' Vista Research, now known as Guidepoint Global, as Associate Director of Retail and Hospitality Research.
At Cowen, Justin leads strategic efforts in staffing, training, and development of Equity Research Associates and VPs. He is also a founding member of the Cowen Black Network and serves on the Steering Committee and as Co-Chair of the Recruitment Subcommittee.
Justin earned his MBA from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business ('11) and his B.A. in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University ('00).
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HLF Board of Director, 2023
D. Watkins is an award-winning author and college lecturer based in Baltimore, MD. He is the author of several books, including The Beast Side, The Cook Up, Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised, and We Speak for Ourselves, which was selected as the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s 2020 One Book Baltimore selection. His most recent book, Black Boy Smile, was released in May.
In addition to his writing, Watkins is Editor-at-Large for Salon and a writer on the HBO mini-series We Own This City, as well as the host of the show's companion podcast. He has also been featured in the HBO documentary, The Slow Hustle. His work has been published in numerous publications, including the New York Times, Esquire, New York Times Magazine, The Guardian, and Rolling Stone.
Watkins is a college lecturer at the University of Baltimore, where he earned an MFA in Creative Writing, and also holds a Master of Education degree from Johns Hopkins University. He has received numerous awards, including the Johns Hopkins Distinguished Alumnus Award, the BMe Genius Grant for Dynamic Black Leaders, the City Lit Dambach Award for Service to the Literary Arts, and the Maryland Library Association’s William Wilson Maryland Author Award. He was also a finalist for a 2016 Hurston Wright Legacy Award, and The Cook Up was a 2017 Books for a Better Life finalist. Additionally, he was recognized with Ford’s Men of Courage Award for Black Male Storytellers.
Watkins lives in Baltimore with his wife and daughter.
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HLF Board of Director, 2023
Originally from Fresno, California, Miranda Rae Mayo is an American actor and singer currently starring as Stella Kidd on NBC's hit drama Chicago Fire. Her past credits include ABC’s Blood & Oil, HBO’s second season of True Detective, and Wes Craven’s final film “The Girl in the Photographs,” which was written and directed by Nick Simon.
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HLF Board of Director, 2023
Robyn Dixon is a Baltimore native and TV personality known for her inspiring story of resilience and resurgence. Despite experiencing multiple setbacks such as divorce, financial loss, bankruptcy, and foreclosure, Robyn has been able to help her family move from a place of struggle to stability and happiness. Her story has been shared on the reality TV series, The Real Housewives of Potomac (Bravo) for seven seasons. Robyn is also an entrepreneur who created Embellished, a line of satin-lined fashion baseball caps designed to protect hair from bad hair days while still looking stylish. Additionally, she co-hosts the NAACP Image Award-nominated Reasonably Shady Podcast, where she discusses a range of topics from motherhood, relationships, entrepreneurship, to current events. As a Diamond Life member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Robyn is dedicated to philanthropic endeavors that benefit women, children, and families.
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HLF Board of Director, 2023
Ana Maria Raynes is an entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, and CEO and Founder of Simplified Impact, a growth marketing agency for B2B companies. She was a co-founder of the Internet fashion startup Smart Is Cool, where she was responsible for social media and information technology. While working at Smart Is Cool, she was featured in Glamour Magazine and had multiple appearances on FOX Strategy Room. Following her position with Smart Is Cool, she pursued a career that focused on digital marketing.
Ana Maria worked for agencies in the New York and Boston areas where She has led digital marketing campaigns for clients such as HSN, Wendy Williams, Football Legend Carl Banks, iHip for Snooki, Eastbay, Aer Lingus, SkyMall, and more.
Before the launch of her own business, she was Vice President, Content Marketing at the NYC based agency Didit, a marketing agency for enterprise eCommerce clients. As a thought leader in her field, she has been invited to speak at conferences such as PPC Hero, NY Small Business Expo, NYXPO, Philanthropy Day, CORE and Vistage.
Advisory Board Members
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Advisory Board Member, 2022
James Gimian has been working in magazine and trade book publishing since 1973. For the past five years, he has led community-building initiatives for Mindful within the mindfulness movement. He currently serves on the Advisory Board of the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts, and on the Boards of Directors of the Mind Fitness Training Institute (MFTI) and the Institute for Mindful Leadership. James has been teaching leadership training programs and mindfulness in North America and Europe since 1978.
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Advisory Board Member, 2022
Richard J. Davidson is the William James and Vilas Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, as well as the Director of the Waisman Laboratory for Brain Imaging and Behavior and the Laboratory for Affective Neuroscience. He is also the Founder and Chair of the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison. He received his Ph.D. in Psychology from Harvard University and has been at Wisconsin since 1984. Davidson has published more than 275 articles, many chapters and reviews, and edited 13 books. He has been a member of the Mind and Life Institute’s Board of Directors since 1991. Davidson is also the author of The Emotional Life of Your Brain, a book he co-wrote with Sharon Begley, which was published by Penguin in March 2012.
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Advisory Board Member, 2022
Sharon Salzberg is a world-renowned teacher, NY Times bestselling author, and pioneer in the field of meditation. She has been instrumental in bringing meditation and mindfulness to mainstream culture in the West since 1974, when she began teaching. Sharon co-founded the Insight Meditation Society, the first western meditation center in the US, located in Barre, MA. She has authored ten books, including the New York Times bestseller Real Happiness, Lovingkindness, and her 2017 release Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection. Sharon's teachings offer a secular, modern approach to Buddhist teachings, making them accessible to a wide audience. She is a regular columnist for On Being, a contributor to Huffington Post, and the host of her podcast, The Metta Hour, which has over 70 episodes. Learn more about Sharon at www.sharonsalzberg.com.
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Advisory Board Member, 2022
Dan Siegel, MD, is a physician trained at Harvard University and the co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He is also a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and a member of the faculty at the Center for Culture, Brain, and Development. As an award-winning educator, Siegel is the executive director of the Mindsight Institute, an educational organization that focuses on enhancing the development of mindsight (insight and empathy) in individuals, families, and communities by examining the interface of human relationships and basic biological processes. Siegel has published numerous articles, chapters, and the internationally acclaimed text, The Developing Mind, which introduces the field of interpersonal neurobiology and has been utilized by clinical and research organizations worldwide. He has also lectured for prestigious institutions and individuals, including the King of Thailand, Pope John Paul II, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Google University, London’s Royal Society of Arts (RSA), and TEDx.
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Advisory Board Member, 2022
U.S. Congressman Tim Ryan is the United States Representative for Ohio’s 17th congressional district, currently serving his fifth term. A mindfulness practitioner and a long-time champion of efforts to improve the health and well-being of American families and children, Congressman Ryan is also a public advocate for mindfulness-based programs in schools, the military, and the health-care system.
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Advisory Board Member, 2022
Rachel Goldstein is an Executive Vice President and Partner at Matter Unlimited, with more than 25 years of experience in event production. She is known for her skills in facilitation and connecting people, and uses her perspective as a New York City native to create experiences and opportunities for her clients. Rachel is the former Founder and CEO of Agent of Change Events, where she produced live events that created impact by leading strategic buzz strategy campaigns for various mission-driven clients. She curated dynamic panels, high-profile speaker engagements, and influencer outreach campaigns that achieved over 1 billion social media imprints. Her fundraising events for women's rights, veterans' issues, political advocacy, peace initiatives, social justice, and the arts have reached over $70 million. Rachel is also a 300-hour certified yoga instructor and mindfulness practitioner certifications, incorporating wellness experiences into her event productions.
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Advisory Board Member, 2022
Seane Corn is a widely recognized vinyasa flow yoga teacher and spiritual activist, known internationally. She has been featured in magazines, commercials, advertisements, and was named the National Yoga Ambassador for YouthAIDS in 2005. In addition to her yoga teaching, Seane Corn utilizes her national platform to raise awareness about the HIV/AIDS crisis. She has traveled to India, Cambodia, and Africa to work with prostitutes and street children, teach yoga, provide support for child labor, and educate people about HIV/AIDS prevention. Seane Corn created the yoga program at Children of the Night, a shelter in California that houses and educates adolescent prostitutes. In 2007, she cofounded Off the Mat, Into the World®, with Hala Khouri and Suzanne Sterling, which trains leaders of activism. She also cofounded the Seva Challenge Humanitarian Tours, encouraging yoga teachers to get involved in fundraising and awareness efforts across the globe.
Our Partners
Thank You To Our Funders and Corporate Sponsors
NoVo Foundation • Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund • Abell Foundation • Baltimore Summer Funding Collaborative • Eagle and the Hawk Foundation • Family League of Baltimore • Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation • Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation • John Brick Foundation • Kesher Foundation of Cohen-Fruchtman-Krieger Family Inc. • Open Society Institute • Middendorf Foundation • Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe • Singer Family C&E Foundation • NLJ Harris Giving Fund • Fund for Educational Excellence
American Federation of Teachers • Benevity Fund • BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund • Clayton Baker Trust • CKON Radio • Dharma Foundation • Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund • Frederick P. Lenz Foundation • Hagan Family Fund • Kim and Gary Heiman Family Foundation • Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement • Mindful Breath Foundation • Mitzvah Fund for Good Deeds • Mohawks of Akwesasne Community Settlement Trust • NLJ Harris Giving Fund • Northern New York Community Foundation • Renewal Foundation • Salmon River Teachers Union • Samuels Pease Charitable Foundation • Sanghrajka Foundation • Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Foundation • Schwab Charitable • Shaw Harbor Foundation • Stamm-Lewis Charitable Fund, Santa Fe Community Foundation • Shanti House Inc • Stefany & Simon Foundation • Sweetgrass Foundation • The Lancelotta Foundation • The THAW Team • United Way of Northern New York • Yoga Expo
Schools
Baltimore Community High School • Baltimore InternationalAcademy • Beechfield Elementary/Middle School • ConneXions Academy • City Springs Elementary/Middle School • Dallas F. Nicholas Elementary School • Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle School • Eager Street Academy • Federal Hill Preparatory Academy • Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle School • Franklin Square Elementary/Middle School • Friends School of Baltimore • Furmon L. Templeton Preparatory Academy • Glenmount Elementary/Middle School • Green Street Academy • Gwynn Falls Elementary • Harford Heights Academy • Hilton Elementary School • Historic Samuel Coleridge Taylor Elementary School • John Eager Howard Elementary School • Liberty Elementary School • Lillie May Carroll Jackson Charter School • Lombard Elementary • Maree G. Farring Elementary/Middle School • Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High Schools • New Song Academy • Patterson High School • Reginald F Lewis High School • Robert W. Coleman Elementary School • Rognel Heights Elementary/Middle School • Southwest Baltimore Charter School • Success Academy High School • William Paca Elementary School • The Odyssey School • Arundel Elementary School • Lockerman Bundy Elementary School • Woodbourne Residential School • Fredrick Douglas High School • Archbishop Borders Academy • Woodlawn High School