Rebecca’s passion for mindful leadership blossomed in Fall 2019 while working on wellness initiatives and learning about mindful leadership practices at the Office of School Health in NYC. That Fall, she attended the Mindful Leader Summit and began researching mindful leadership in depth to inform her work and career path. She wrote her master’s thesis on using mindful leadership to create mindful healthcare workplaces, enhancing the well-being of healthcare professionals and improving patient care.

At the University of Rochester, she practices mindful leadership in her efforts to support student mental well-being through innovative health education. In this role, she directs the Mindful University Project, promoting a mindful campus culture. She directs the Mindful Professor Training Program, works to develop contemplative spaces at each school, teaches meditation workshops, silent retreats, as well as leads workshops on mindfulness, self-compassion, and yoga.