The Wellbeing Project is a program that supports senior social entrepreneurs to nurture a deeper sense of wellness within themselves in order to be more effective in the world: we have seen that when social entrepreneurs are better supported they lead much more effective, sustainable and inspiring organizations. Our pilot is a co-creation of Ashoka, Esalen Institute,the Fetzer Institute, Impact Hub and Synergos Institute, focused on both ​modeling support to leaders​ in the world of social change and also ​cultivating a change in the culture​ of the field of social change towards one that is healthier and enduring. Our joint objective with this global initiative is to begin to create a new kind of infrastructure of personal support for the world of social change, to establish a research base for the connection between inner work/support and the quality of social change, and to change the culture of social change globally. The initial three year pilot phase began in May of 2015 in Ireland and the second Cohort begins March 2016 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. http://www.wellbeing-project.org

Nancy provides training in the practice of Mindfulness and Intimacy for women seeking to cultivate a deeper sense of self and greater resiliency through the many challenges of life. Nancy invites adult women of all ages with varying interests and life experiences. The common thread is a desire to know and express themselves more fully in life and to receive from one another as women have always done. Participants of Nancy's retreats report a renewed sense of aliveness after the retreat, gaining new insights and the possibility of personal change. The work is grounded and practical for real life in the world.“My role is to hold the space for each and every woman to do their own work, in their own way. My practice isn’t about sensational “breakthroughs” or enormous life “transformations”, although some women do experience them.Rather, 
through sensitive and gentle exploration we chip away at some of the defense patterns and life limiting attitudes that keep us from a fuller and freer expression of who we are.We celebrate what it means to be a woman at every stage of our lives, laugh a lot and support one another through the grief and frustration of life’s inevitable transitions and change. Sometimes the group experience can be truly magical.” NancyNancy also teaches the school based M.E. Mindfulness Education program to educators, parents, caregivers and health professionals.Please see our website for more information. www.mortifeetraining.com

Somerset Foundation is a registered charitable foundation in Canada that supports social innovation and service.www.somersetfoundation.org

The Ashoka Support Network (ASN) is made up of 300+ individuals around the world, who support the work of uniquely innovative social entrepreneurs.

Developed the Mindfulness Education for Children program (M.E.) piloted in Vancouver classrooms and now taught in many schools in both US and Canada. Presented research findings with Dr. Kimberley Schonert-Reichel and Molly Lawlor (UBC) at AME conference at Harvard University, October 2006