We imagine a world where negative emotions no longer cause violence and misery, where we use mindfulness to reclaim emotions as our most powerful source of creative energy and build resilient communities where all can flourish.In 2016, author and teacher Dzogchen Ponlop published Emotional Rescue: How to Work with Your Emotions to Transform Fear and Confusion into Energy that Empowers You, which has now been translated into multiple languages. The book lays out a 3-step method for using… Show more We imagine a world where negative emotions no longer cause violence and misery, where we use mindfulness to reclaim emotions as our most powerful source of creative energy and build resilient communities where all can flourish.In 2016, author and teacher Dzogchen Ponlop published Emotional Rescue: How to Work with Your Emotions to Transform Fear and Confusion into Energy that Empowers You, which has now been translated into multiple languages. The book lays out a 3-step method for using mindfulness to effectively engage the energy of emotions. Emotional Rescue Courses give us practice in this powerful approach, and certifies individuals to teach the method. Working together, we can begin to rescue ourselves, our energy, and our earth. Our world is red hot with emotions, stuck in age old patterns. Yet we know that when we bring awareness to the deepest emotional hot spots, creative energy is suddenly set free. We believe that emotions we have long avoided could become our most sustainable source of energy and focus, fuel for building communities where all can flourish. Show less

I lead the development of courses for senior executives and culture leaders, focusing on building emotional resilience, psychological safety, and mindful communication. I collaborate on strategy development for organizational culture initiatives such as "Mindful Meetings." Specific areas of skill include: 1) design and delivery of original and adapted content for blended learning solutions, 2) formulation of high-level learning strategies with senior leaders to achieve organizational… Show more I lead the development of courses for senior executives and culture leaders, focusing on building emotional resilience, psychological safety, and mindful communication. I collaborate on strategy development for organizational culture initiatives such as "Mindful Meetings." Specific areas of skill include: 1) design and delivery of original and adapted content for blended learning solutions, 2) formulation of high-level learning strategies with senior leaders to achieve organizational goals, and 3) as a frequent follow-up to courses I have designed and delivered, one-to-one coaching on the application of course content to on-the-ground situations for teams and executives.I am a keynote speaker for conferences, speaking on a variety of topics including: burnout and resilience in the face of a rapidly changing world, transforming climate anxiety and depression, and mindful parenting.As a Senior Certified Instructor, I am the lead workplace facilitator and provide one-on-one coach for course participants.I am a keynote speaker for conferences, speaking on a variety of topics including: burnout and resilience in the face of a rapidly changing world, transforming climate anxiety and depression, mindful parenting. Show less

Advisor on strategy and research for world-class Social and Emotional Learning Programs:ZERO TO THREE: Mindfulness in Early Childhood Project https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/series/mindfulness-in-early-childhoodSEE (Social, Emotional, Ethical) Learning Research Advisory Group, Emory University https://seelearning.emory.eduCharter for Compassion Education Networkhttps://charterforcompassion.org/partners/educationCommunity of Mindful Parenting: Seattle… Show more Advisor on strategy and research for world-class Social and Emotional Learning Programs:ZERO TO THREE: Mindfulness in Early Childhood Project https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/series/mindfulness-in-early-childhoodSEE (Social, Emotional, Ethical) Learning Research Advisory Group, Emory University https://seelearning.emory.eduCharter for Compassion Education Networkhttps://charterforcompassion.org/partners/educationCommunity of Mindful Parenting: Seattle, WA: Redesigned "Listening Mothers" and "Finding Calm" in-person curricula for online Zoom delivery, while incorporating a racial equity lens. (August - December 2020)Contemplative Resource Center, Bandera, TX: Act as a senior design strategist, advising health and wellness center on development of programs--online and in-person--that integrate contemplative practice with wellness and community building. Show less

Inclusive Data (ID) is a consulting and coaching firm specializing in technical assistance, capacity building, and research for BIPOC-led nonprofits and small businesses. In this role, I provide consulting and coaching to clients as part of larger Technical Assistance and Capacity Building (TACB) initiatives, as well as facilitate community-driven research. Projects include:Provide organizational capacity building and technical assistance to grantees of the Best Starts for Kids… Show more Inclusive Data (ID) is a consulting and coaching firm specializing in technical assistance, capacity building, and research for BIPOC-led nonprofits and small businesses. In this role, I provide consulting and coaching to clients as part of larger Technical Assistance and Capacity Building (TACB) initiatives, as well as facilitate community-driven research. Projects include:Provide organizational capacity building and technical assistance to grantees of the Best Starts for Kids initiative, community-based organizations in Greater Seattle who serve families and children. Areas of strategy focus include: fund development, communications and social media, and data collection and analysis systems.Conduct organizational research and analysis (qualitative and quantitative), as part of the Inclusive Data team. Projects have included: community college seeking to improve the provision of basic needs services for BIPOC students; agency serving families of children with special needs, seeking to integrate its internal DEI&B initiatives with its external program work in the community.Lead workshops and coach clients on emotional resilience and mindset. Show less

As a Research Scientist and Intervention Coach at the University of Washington School of Social Work (Nov. 2019 - Apr. 2020) , I served on the "Aging with Pride: IDEA (Innovations in Dementia Empowerment and Action) Study," a National Institutes of Health (NIH, R01) funded Randomized Clinical Trial (Principal Investigators Profs. Karen Fredriksen Goldsen and Linda Teri). IDEA is testing the efficacy of a six-week behavioral intervention to help LGBTQ elders suffering from memory loss… Show more As a Research Scientist and Intervention Coach at the University of Washington School of Social Work (Nov. 2019 - Apr. 2020) , I served on the "Aging with Pride: IDEA (Innovations in Dementia Empowerment and Action) Study," a National Institutes of Health (NIH, R01) funded Randomized Clinical Trial (Principal Investigators Profs. Karen Fredriksen Goldsen and Linda Teri). IDEA is testing the efficacy of a six-week behavioral intervention to help LGBTQ elders suffering from memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia to reduce stress and increase physical activity. In this role, I:Managed research activities:● collaborated with the PI and Project Director to coordinate a complex clinical trial, serving as a liaison between the research team and participants, clinical supervisors, intervention coaches, and community outreach. ● facilitated weekly meetings of the research team, prepared status reports, and actively contributed to team decision-making, along with the PIs and Project Director.● recruited intervention coaches in three cities: Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. ● helped recruit and manage Research Assistants. Improved research processes:● worked with the Project Director to ensure fidelity to the study protocol. ● improved data collection and quality utilizing the REDCap database and STATA software.Contributed to literature reviews, project designs, and grant proposals:● researched latest studies and synthesized reviews to inform study designs and grant proposals. ● drafted project designs and staffing for a grant proposal for LGBTQ elder long-term care.● contributed to an academic manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed journal. Served as a project spokesperson for study recruitment and outreach:● prepared and delivered presentations to professional and community groups as part of study recruitment.● represented the project in print and online media interviews.RESEARCH CONSULTANT (JUNE 2019 - NOV 2019) Show less

Delivered a research-validated, evidence-based curriculum on empathy, emotional regulation, and anti-bullying to 2nd graders in Shoreline, WA. Certified to teach K-8 curricula. Problem-solved emerging issues in a team context, with teacher, parent, and mentor.

Formulated strategy and executed implementation of all aspects of marketing and customer experience for an international startup company, including: branding, e-commerce website, social media, market research, competitive analysis, and direct sales. From September 2017 to February 2018, planned and executed initial product launch and market research in Hong Kong and Seattle as a Senior Product Project Manager.

Nalandabodhi is an international network of meditation centers with locations in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, and Europe.Managed all aspects of our organization--strategic planning, external communications and outreach, community building, finance and fundraising--with an annual budget of nearly $700,000. These functions were all executed in collaboration with a senior leadership team and an extensive team of dedicated volunteers. Led event planning for… Show more Nalandabodhi is an international network of meditation centers with locations in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, and Europe.Managed all aspects of our organization--strategic planning, external communications and outreach, community building, finance and fundraising--with an annual budget of nearly $700,000. These functions were all executed in collaboration with a senior leadership team and an extensive team of dedicated volunteers. Led event planning for several historic teaching tours, including large public events involving up to 1,500 participants and which required extensive relationship building with many nonprofits in the Seattle area. Oversaw the operations of a $5 million event center facility, including volunteer staff. Continuing in a volunteer role for Nalandabodhi, I am embarking on the development of programs on mindfulness and emotion regulation for children, young adults, and families. Show less

Led the team’s formulation of a leadership development program for the most promising social entrepreneurs in the field of women’s health globally, including program design and selection processes. Requires interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty and initiative founders.Crafted and implemented the initiative’s research agenda, such as the research and writing of case studies of successful leaders in the field, as well as impact studies of front-line community health workers… Show more Led the team’s formulation of a leadership development program for the most promising social entrepreneurs in the field of women’s health globally, including program design and selection processes. Requires interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty and initiative founders.Crafted and implemented the initiative’s research agenda, such as the research and writing of case studies of successful leaders in the field, as well as impact studies of front-line community health workers organized by grassroots organizations in India. Supervised research colleagues and interns. Show less

Launched a national organization to plan and carry out the historic visit of an eminent Tibetan Buddhist leader to the United States. Designed and implemented the organizational structure for planning committees and regional boards of directors in three U.S. cities.Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of approximately one hundred volunteers. Served as senior manager of all aspects of organizational activities, including: marketing / media relations, finance and fundraising, event… Show more Launched a national organization to plan and carry out the historic visit of an eminent Tibetan Buddhist leader to the United States. Designed and implemented the organizational structure for planning committees and regional boards of directors in three U.S. cities.Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of approximately one hundred volunteers. Served as senior manager of all aspects of organizational activities, including: marketing / media relations, finance and fundraising, event planning, government relations, logistics, and human resources.Acted as a primary strategic adviser and prepared analytical frameworks, briefing papers, and recommendations. Show less

Actively contributed to the design and implementation of the clinical trial of a training intervention for female school teachers.Conducted extensive investigation of the literature in order to propose theoretical frameworks, research questions, design, methods, and data analysis for specific portions of the study.

SELECTED CLIENTS INCLUDE: TimesMind Inc. (Xian, China, 2014), CARE International (Atlanta, GA, 2003), Dorchester Community Roundtable (Dorchester, MA, 2000), Georgia Citizen’s Coalition on Hunger (Atlanta, GA, 2000), Women of Color Fundraising Institute (Boston, MA, 1998 - 2003). PROJECTS INCLUDED:market research, external evaluations, meeting design and facilitation, workshop design and presentation on a variety of topics including: global economics, business plan writing… Show more SELECTED CLIENTS INCLUDE: TimesMind Inc. (Xian, China, 2014), CARE International (Atlanta, GA, 2003), Dorchester Community Roundtable (Dorchester, MA, 2000), Georgia Citizen’s Coalition on Hunger (Atlanta, GA, 2000), Women of Color Fundraising Institute (Boston, MA, 1998 - 2003). PROJECTS INCLUDED:market research, external evaluations, meeting design and facilitation, workshop design and presentation on a variety of topics including: global economics, business plan writing, small enterprise development, and organizational development. Show less

Program Themes DevelopmentLed the process of articulating the agency's programmatic direction in the areas of Financial Services for the Poor, Gender, and Human Rights, in close collaboration with Boston- and field-based staff.Conducted research and analysis to support field office and agency-wide initiatives in these areas, including public policy and internal briefing papers.Represented agency in the Oxfam International (OI) Gender and Diversity Working Group… Show more Program Themes DevelopmentLed the process of articulating the agency's programmatic direction in the areas of Financial Services for the Poor, Gender, and Human Rights, in close collaboration with Boston- and field-based staff.Conducted research and analysis to support field office and agency-wide initiatives in these areas, including public policy and internal briefing papers.Represented agency in the Oxfam International (OI) Gender and Diversity Working Group, formulating proposals for the integration of gender analysis into the work of OI member agencies.Played a leadership role in coordinating the US Chapter of “Women’s Eyes on the Bank,” a global campaign to pressure the World Bank to integrate gender analysis into its decision-making.Program Strategy FormulationActed as an in-house consultant to field offices in the U.S., Southern Africa, and Central America (in the area of Development Finance), as they formulated regional strategies, monitoring and evaluation systems, and plans for program learning.Drafted proposals to strengthen the agency’s development work utilizing human rights frameworks.Program Evaluation and LearningProposed recommendations to strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems across all regions, especially how to connect knowledge generated to broader organizational learning.Participated actively in the Learning Organization Group, which develops agency-wide initiatives, including exercise to strengthen the learning environment within the Global Programs Department. Show less

Advised President of Oxfam America on the design and implementation of the agency's five-year strategic plan.Managed day-to-day progress of the agency-wide strategic planning effort: coordinated the work of interdepartmental analytical teams (involving over 30 staff members), liaised with external consultants, and communicated with eight field offices worldwide.Acted as an internal consultant: designed planning exercises, facilitated sessions, trained staff persons, advised… Show more Advised President of Oxfam America on the design and implementation of the agency's five-year strategic plan.Managed day-to-day progress of the agency-wide strategic planning effort: coordinated the work of interdepartmental analytical teams (involving over 30 staff members), liaised with external consultants, and communicated with eight field offices worldwide.Acted as an internal consultant: designed planning exercises, facilitated sessions, trained staff persons, advised managers of regional programs and functional units on operational plans.Prepared various presentations, including the senior management recommendations, and presented updates on the planning process to the Board of Directors. Show less

As the only staff-elected member of the Board of Directors, contributed to the establishment of overall policy and direction of Oxfam America. Promoted discussion of diversity as a strategy for learning and effectiveness.

Researched and analyzed issues related to Oxfam's global programs in order to distill lessons for program learning, fundraising, and advocacy efforts. Areas of focus include: gender and human rights.Provided analysis of grant applications as part of the funding approval process.Created database of disbursed grants to facilitate analysis of grant-making portfolio across regions.Founder, editor, and contributing writer of Oxfam America Journal of Learning and Advocacy (1994 -… Show more Researched and analyzed issues related to Oxfam's global programs in order to distill lessons for program learning, fundraising, and advocacy efforts. Areas of focus include: gender and human rights.Provided analysis of grant applications as part of the funding approval process.Created database of disbursed grants to facilitate analysis of grant-making portfolio across regions.Founder, editor, and contributing writer of Oxfam America Journal of Learning and Advocacy (1994 - 1996), an internal practice-oriented publication. Show less

Marketing Research / AnalysisIdentified and evaluated growth opportunities for the Mexican subsidiary of a Fortune 500 food processor. Examined new and existing product lines, distribution channels, and customers. Documented the client's core strengths and leveragability into new businesses. Interviewed key industry players to understand competitive threats and trends. (Mexico City, Mexico)Competitive and Financial Research / AnalysisAnalyzed the strategy, management and… Show more Marketing Research / AnalysisIdentified and evaluated growth opportunities for the Mexican subsidiary of a Fortune 500 food processor. Examined new and existing product lines, distribution channels, and customers. Documented the client's core strengths and leveragability into new businesses. Interviewed key industry players to understand competitive threats and trends. (Mexico City, Mexico)Competitive and Financial Research / AnalysisAnalyzed the strategy, management and finances of a Fortune 500 apparel company's competitors. Interviewed Vice Presidents and Corporate Buyers at client's key customers to benchmark client performance vs. its competition. Show less