The OMF is fortunate to have a family of dedicated and skilled mindfulness teachers/trainers/researchers and operational staff who share the OMF’s values/mission. They work to deliver the OMF’s goals across research, training, MBCT provision and education. They are a vital, valued and essential part of the OMF.
Gillian Kazandjian
Marketing and Communications Officer
I’m a marketing communications professional and a mindfulness teacher with a particular interest in mindfulness, self-compassion and Motherhood. I spent 15 years in full-service advertising and communications agencies in client service roles, working across all forms of media...
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Esther Elize
Online Course Administrator
Based in North Wales I have experience in many administrative roles. I was a former HR Coordinator, and my previous experience was with the Police, Council, NHS and a popular Football Club. I take care of the...
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Gemma Lush
Events Coordinator
I have previous administrative experience from the health, education, and travel sectors, and am now the administrator responsible for 12-month teacher training cohorts (both UK and international) at the OMF. I take care of administration relating to the 12-month...
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Makeda McKenzie
Trustee, Teacher and Trainer
Based in Trinidad & Tobago, I am a former human resource professional and the present-day founder and principal consultant of the Caribbean Mindfulness Institute (CMI). After my own experience with workplace burnout and chronic stress, and having benefited tremendously from the mindfulness-based stress...
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Kit Turner
Zoom Driver
I am a Life Coach and QEC Practitioner based in France and the UK. I studied with the Mindfulness Coaching School in the US and use both mindfulness and traditional coaching techniques with my clients to support change in their lives. Before becoming a coach I was a Project Manager working in the Arts and...
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Jo Edwards
Operations Co-ordinator
I’ve worked with young people and vulnerable adults in social services, education, the University of Oxford and charities for most of my working life in wide-ranging HR and senior administrative roles. I joined the OMF in 2017. Living in a rural environment, I enjoy time out walking, weight...
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Eleanor Dobson Gomez
Event Coordinator
I am event coordinator for Teach and Learn courses. I am the first point of contact for members of the public who are interested in attending our courses. I deal with routine enquiries and support other members of staff with their projects when it is...
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Philippa Pearce
Finance & Grant Capture Officer
I’m based in the North Wales area and have an extensive administration background working mainly within the NHS in Primary Care Trusts and Clinical Commissioning Groups. I take care of anything Finance related, including processing and paying invoices, issuing refunds, arranging payment plans...
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