Facilitators

Rachel Ashley | Namchak Facilitator

Rachel has been engaged with Buddhism for most of her adult life. Her exposure to this tradition began as a teenager with her mother, who would continually invite her to attend Buddhist retreats. Rachel finally attended her first Loving Kindness retreat in the  Theravada tradition in Taos, NM. From there forward, Rachel continued to practice […]

Emily Ballentine | Namchak Facilitator

Emily has been part of the Namchak family since 2018, dedicating her heart and skills to building community and supporting students’ meditation journeys. As our Community Engagement and Programming Specialist, Emily brings her passion for connection and her rich background in mental health to every Namchak offering. With a degree in Psychology and experience researching […]

Jessica Larson | Namchak Facilitator

Jessica (she/her) serves as the Director of Education and Programming at the Namchak Foundation. She is passionate about sharing Tibetan Buddhist practices and wisdom in accessible, engaging, and community-rooted ways. A dedicated practitioner, Jessica finds joy and grounding in meditation and meaningful connection with others. Throughout her career, she has worked with mission-driven nonprofits and […]

Edomyas Solomon | Namchak Facilitator

Edomyas serves as the Director of the Compassion in Action Network at Namchak Foundation. Edomyas Solomon is also a Co-Founder and member of the Enlivened Cooperative, an eco-social for-impact organization offering relevant, meaningful and innovative learning experiences. Over the past 5 years, he has also been an active and contributing member of the Ecoversities Alliance of learners […]