Ryan is an award winning B2B EdTech product innovation and management executive who takes products from concept to market in a 0 to 1 fashion.  Having worked for one of the leading global leadership development firms for more than a decade, Ryan has the unique ability to bring together market strategy, innovative product solutions, and drive execution of business outcomes.  Having worked with admired global companies in a range of different industry sectors, Ryan understands the challenges that complex organizations face and is able to translate these challenges into training and development solutions that have measurable impact.

Alexie is a dynamic business executive with 20 years of experience enabling customer senior executives to accelerate meeting their strategic needs and challenges through SaaS sales, marketing, and professional services. This includes use cases in the areas of agile and digital transformations, employee engagement, and building a culture of innovation with industry-leading global corporate brands. He spends much of his free time running and hiking the trails on Mt. Tamalpais, practicing and teaching yoga, and practicing mindfulness and mediation. Alexie has 15+ years practicing mindfulness in the business environment and loves to teach the celebrated SIY program.

Carolina Lasso graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in International Business and received an MBA from New York University, specializing in Marketing and Finance. Prior to SIY Global she led global marketing programs at Google, American Express, and Telemundo. Carolina is a certified Search Inside Yourself teacher, author of the book “ThePathToFlourishing” and the creator of  Plenitud.net, serving the Spanish speaking community. She loves teaching, oil painting, dancing, and discovering new places around the world.

Alex brings his extensive background in Corporate Accounting and Finance along with his passion for mindfulness and social change to the SIY Global team. He is extremely excited to participate in such a worthy cause along side the incredibly talented staff and contributors at SIY Global. When he isn’t busy at work, Alex loves to continue his pursuit of knowledge of all things cheese, and to get out in nature on his bicycle.

Ilana brings her diverse work experience – including grassroots organizing in New Orleans, education in Brazil, and technology in San Francisco – to her work at SIY Global. Regardless of industry or geography, Ilana seeks to act on her values, striving to create a world where people have more opportunities and are able to take full advantage of them. Outside of work, Ilana loves to travel, create costumes, and practice yoga.

Jason is a talent management consultant and I/O psychologist with a long history in leadership development, change management, coaching, and program design. He has worked across many industries, geographies, and with leaders at all levels. He believes mindfulness is the key to a healthy world. He also has a passion for travel, photography, drums, and chocolate.

Sarah is passionate about cultivating and creating space for empowered humans to connect mindfully, teach & grow. growgrow

A management consultant by trade, Brandon worked for large corporations in Dubai before transitioning to spend a few years residing at monasteries of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. SIY Global was a natural bridge of his business experience and mindfulness practice, so after enrolling in SIY’s teacher training he decided to join full-time. Brandon finds himself traveling frequently; particularly memorable adventures include Japan, the Maldives, and Swaziland.

Judith comes to SIY Global with a background in Marriage and Family Therapy where she focused on cultivating emotional intelligence through mindfulness with her clients, and fostering connection between head and heart and mind and body. Prior to becoming a therapist she worked at Google and is excited to integrate these two worlds in her role at SIY Global. She believes that changing the way we show up at work recursively impacts the way we show up with ourselves, in relationships, and in the world.

Caitlin manages SIY Global’s teacher training program and the ongoing development of SIY teachers. An SIY Certified Teacher, she brings a background in leadership development, behavioral health, and trauma-informed practice to her work with organizations. Prior to SIYG, she spent a decade working globally in roles that center individual and community well-being. A first-generation university student, she holds Bachelors degrees in Political Science & International Affairs, is a trauma-informed yoga teacher and is currently completing a Masters in Clinical Social Work at UNC Charlotte. She lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains and gleans her greatest lessons living mindfully with her partner and Aussie cattle dog, Bodhi.

Grace joined SIY Global after a decade as a mindfulness and embodiment entrepreneur, teaching individuals essential skills to support well-being and personal growth, training organizations to collaborate and work more effectively, and supporting brands to authentically tell their stories and connect with their audiences. She has led retreats and workshops around the world for women to deepen their self-awareness through contemplative practice. Grace believes in a world where work can be joyful, organizations are regenerative (delivering value for all of their stakeholders, communities and the earth), and individuals can be vulnerable and honest with themselves and each other….she’s also a major optimist! She loves a good story and is passionate about embodying mindfulness and care in the way we tell the SIY Global story. After spending years traveling the world, Grace now lives in the mountains in New Hampshire with her baby boy, husband, dog, and bunny, and enjoys a simpler way of being; walking in the forest in all seasons and sitting mindfully with tea.

Nafessa has the unique ability to connect deeply and empathetically which allows her to intuitively see, improve and transform systems in order to help people and organizations thrive. Before joining SIY Global, she spent 10+ years as a Social Impact Consultant and as a Social Worker who has worked with various populations including survivors of torture. Nafessa holds a dual Master’s in Global Public Health & Social Work from Columbia University. Her work and passions have taken her around the world, including time in Spain, India, Indonesia, and Kenya. In her spare time Nafessa is often found breaking into song and dance to fulfill her Bollywood dream.

Before joining SIY Global, Lindsay brought her passion for well-being and transformational experiences to individuals and groups in various settings as a clinical music therapist, vocalist, and facilitator. Her exploration continues to evolve as she integrates her previous experience with a deep desire to expand the positive impact she can have in the lives of others. Outside work you can find her enjoying time in nature, traveling to new places, reading a good book, and drinking all the boba. 

Aislinn joins SIY Global with an authentic enthusiasm for helping individuals lead fuller, more meaningful lives. She has a decade of experience creating high-impact, evidence-based products that support individual growth and well-being. She has written or produced dozens of engaging, digital programs teaching skills in positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and rationality, ranging in scope from a few minutes to full-fledged apps. Aislinn holds a master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and is also keenly interested in the relationship between well-being and the natural world. She loves time spent with family, hiking, cooking, and growing food.