Mind & Life Global Majority Leadership and Mentorship Program

In spring 2022, Mind & Life launched a pilot mentoring program to support and grow the pool of Global Majority investigators in contemplative research, particularly those who attend the Mind & Life Summer Research Institute (SRI) and those who may seek funding from our grants. This program is based on Inclusive Contemplative Leadership and Mentorship, defined as mentorship which draws from the lineages and experiences of both the mentor and mentee. This type of mentorship broadens the scope and understanding of contemplative practice to contribute to ever-expanding diversity, equity and inclusiveness.

An interdisciplinary working group developed the program over the past year, led by Dr. Kamilah Majied — a contemplative inclusivity and equity consultant serving as the program development lead. Dr. Majied previously served on the 2020 SRI Program Planning Committee.

The Global Majority Leadership has completed its pilot program. As we look ahead, applications for this program will open in Spring 2023. For more information, email mentoring@mindandlife.org. 

Participants in the 2022 pilot program

Mentors:

• Crystal Fleming
• Marisela Gomez
• Rhonda Magee
• Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu
• Laura Rendón
• Sarina Saturn

Mentees:

• Sinhae Cho 
• Andrea Haidar 
• Rahil Rojiani 
• Monika Son
• Dominique Brown
• Ericka Echavarria

Leadership and Mentorship Program Working Group

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