Plenary Faculty and Discussants
Plenary faculty deliver lectures and are available to answer attendee questions throughout the week, often leading breakout sessions and participating in panel discussions. Their lectures expand on the week’s theme, deepening and broadening our shared knowledge from a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and disciplines. The faculty includes scientists, researchers, contemplative practitioners, scholars, changemakers and teachers from a variety of disciplines. ( More to be updated as we confirm faculty soon! )
Angel Acosta, EdD
Teachers College, Columbia University
Convening Faculty
Dr. Angel Acosta recently completed his doctorate degree in the Curriculum and Teaching Department at Teachers College, Columbia University. For the last decade, Angel has worked to bridge the fields … MORE
Linda Darling-Hammond, EdD
Learning Policy Institute
Linda Darling-Hammond is the Charles E. Ducommun Professor of Education Emeritus at Stanford University and founding president of the Learning Policy Institute, created to provide high-quality research for policies that … MORE
Mark Greenberg, PhD
Pennsylvania State University
Convening Faculty, Fellow, Planning Committee Member, Reviewer
Mark Greenberg, Ph.D. is the Emeritus Bennett Chair of Prevention Science at Penn State University. He is one of the founders of CASEL. He is the author of over 350 … MORE
Yuki Imoto, PhD
Keio University
Yuki Imoto teaches anthropology in the liberal arts program at Keio University’s Faculty of Science and Technology. She completed her doctorate degree in social and cultural anthropology from the University … MORE
Chiara Mascarello
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Chiara Mascarello holds a research grant at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, where she also teaches Tibetan language. She is a founder and board member of the Contemplative Studies program … MORE
Contemplative Faculty
Contemplative faculty guide participants through practices that integrate their first-person experience with themes being explored, interspersing contemplative art and practice sessions with free time for personal reflection. In addition to daily practice, the contemplative faculty lead the retreat time.
Hawah Kasat
One Common Unity
Hawah Kasat is an artist, author, educator, yoga instructor, community organizer, and non-profit leader. He has dedicated his life to teaching about solutions to violence and ways to peace, and … MORE
Program Planning Committee
The Program Planning Committee (PPC) is a committee of invited specialists from diverse disciplines and perspectives who bring their expertise to curate and produce the content of the conference. In addition to developing the overall theme and narrative arc of the program, the members of the PPC actively participate and serve in leadership and plenary roles throughout the conference.
Robert Roeser, PhD, MSW
Pennsylvania State University
Convening Faculty, Research and Programs Council Member, Reviewer
Robert W. Roeser is the Bennett Pierce Professor of Caring and Compassion in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Health and Human Development, at Penn State … MORE
Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, PhD
University of British Columbia
Convening Faculty, Reviewer
Kimberly Schonert-Reichl is an applied developmental psychologist and a professor in the Human Development, Learning, and Culture area in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education at … MORE
Felipe Mercado
California State University, Fresno
Mentee
Felipe Mercado is a committed scholar and educator who is passionate about advancing inclusive, anti-racist scholarship, science, and education. He is excited to apply for the Global Majority Leadership and … MORE
Meena Srinivasan
Transformative Educational Leadership
Meena Srinivasan is a celebrated speaker, author, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of expertise in integrating Mindfulness, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and Belonging. With over 2 million views, … MORE
