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Executive Board
The leadership of the Ford Mindfulness Club sets its strategic direction, curates its programs, and manages the operations of club.
President
Michigan
“Practicing mindfulness puts me in touch with the beauty of all life – mindfulness, to me, is like the secret of life revealed: no matter what a person’s station or passion, being more in touch with the present moment only
enriches experience.”
Michelle Miller
Vice President
Michigan
“Mindfulness has deeply impacted my life by helping me realize the true meaning of being fully present. Mindfulness has become a part of who I am and has helped me live life with enhanced gratitude and appreciation for what really matters.”
Shyamala Keshamouni
Treasurer
Michigan
“Mindfulness allows me to remember I have the ability to be fully present, aware of my thoughts and reactions. Mindfulness practice is to know you are love, you are peace, and you are joy.”
Mark Higbie
Secretary
Michigan
“Contemplative practice allows me to hold more gently the insistence and persistence of life. In doing so, I can greet each experience on my own terms and be more present to the complexity and beauty and that surrounds us all.”
Derek Swartout-Mosher
Advisor
Michigan
“Mindfulness is my super power. My resilience has increased in situations that before would have bothered me. Mindfulness also helps me greet people with new empathy and compassion, wanting to understand their different perspectives, especially in today's world."
Manuela Karabentsch
Advisor
Michigan
"Meditation is a part of my daily Yoga practice. It has changed my inner life and the world around me. I have experienced both a spiritual aspect of being connected – and am able to use Meditation as a tool for being more resilient and effective in my day to day life."
Paul Goddard
Past President
Michigan
“Practicing mindfulness puts me in touch with the beauty of all life – mindfulness, to me, is like the secret of life revealed: no matter what a person’s station or passion, being more in touch with the present moment only enriches experience.”