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We Are Here
Executive Board
Executive Board
The leadership of the Ford Mindfulness Community sets its strategic direction, curates its programs, and manages the operations of the organization.
Michelle Miller
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.”
Paul Goddard
Advisor
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.”
Shyamala Keshamouni
Vice President
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.”
Bethany Toups
Advisor
Florida
“Mindfulness has changed my life in more ways than I could ever count, but most importantly it has opened my heart and mind to the essence and beauty of living more aware, with more compassion, with every breath that I take.”
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.”
Nat Girish
Advisor
Michigan
“Mindfulness has helped me improve myself to achieve my personal goals. For example, I have achieved a normal BMI and to build more day-to-day resilience. Besides my role as a Ford Mindfulness Ambassador, I am a part of the Caring for Each Other initiative.”
Mindful Ambassadors
Mindful Ambassadors
Our Community of global Ambassadors hold weekly sessions to share the learnings
and practice of mindfulness in 11 separate countries and in 6 different languages.
Ashok KM
Chennai
India
“Mindfulness is helping me to discover the Missing Piece in the Inner-Self Puzzle. Practicing Mindfulness is also leading me to unravel the various powers of the Mind and make me realize that we have a Super Power called the Mind, in all of us!!!”
Ellen Deleston
Dearborn
USA
“Life can be hectic. Mindfulness has helped me to focus on the present.”
Alexis Gibson
Dubai
UAE
“Mindfulness is an endless journey of discovery and I’ve only scratched the surface. Mindfulness is more than just being at peace and managing stress, it’s the ability to be fully in the moment, whether good or bad. As Socrates said, “An unexamined life is not worth living!”
Anthicha (Nuch) Kunsorn
Rayong
Thailand
“Mindfulness is essential to the realization that we must live in the present. Because every action has consequences, meditation helps us be with whatever circumstances life may present. In turn, this allows us to have greater compassion for ourselves and our
fellow human beings.”
Emilia Ocolescu
Craiova
Romania
“I’ve been looking for balance all my life, and I didn’t know its name is Mindfulness. This practice has helped me to get back to myself, to find myself again, and enjoy each moment. I feel so lucky to have discovered it."
Priya Rajagopalan
Chennai
India
"Mindfulness is all about emptying the chaotic mind and filling it only with what is required. One must know what to forget and what to cherish all our life long, because a happy mind is a happy soul.”
Tanya Samuels
Dearborn
USA
"Mindfulness practice has helped me realize I CAN control my thoughts and NOT let them control me! What a revelation and I am
forever grateful.”
Michelle Wang
Pu Dongxin District
China
Mindfulness is the power of being in this present moment - allowing the sensations and emotions to come and go, without judgment or labeling. Confidence and compassion arise with awareness and acceptance. I’ve found that breathing awareness can bring mindfulness into our daily walking, eating, and exercise.
James Beasley
Dunton
United Kingdom
“Mindfulness is a reminder that I'm alive, and that I'm in control of my life in all the
ways that matter .”
Volker Ehrentraut
Cologne
Germany
“Mindfulness for me is like cleaning my inner body, I get a clear mind and feel relaxed. Mindfulness also helps me see myself, other people, and the wider world just as it is - objectively and less influenced by my own unconscious bias.“
Debra Greenan
Dearborn
USA
“Mindfulness give me freedom to live in the present moment, increase focus, and be compassionate with others. Mindfulness is a tool that will help shape our new Ford culture.
Let us grow and win together!”
Deidra Lowe
Dearborn
USA
“I’m a recovering perfectionist. Mindfulness and meditation have helped me become more skillful at identifying and managing my emotions. No one and nothing is perfect. Mindfulness has helped me be more compassionate - it is a gift I can give myself and others, in any situation.”
Amber Oelschig
Pretoria
South Africa
“Mindfulness gives me the opportunity to pause and gain clarity. It helps me to step back, breathe, and view situations from a broader perspective, especially when things feel overwhelming. By practicing mindfulness, I have found balance and calm, which allows me to approach life with a clear mind and open heart.”
Mariana Ramirez
Mexico City
Mexico
“Mindfulness is giving me the opportunity to identify that precious space between stimulus and response. Being aware of that space means that I have the freedom to choose how I want to experience the present moment which is everything I truly have.”
Christian Spiegel
Cologne
Germany
"Mindfulness is a way of life. It is the art of being fully present in the now, seeing and feeling things as they are, and embracing the interconnectedness of all existence. This practice guides me to live consciously, leading to inner peace, connection, and gratitude."
Harsha Chitta
Dearborn
USA
“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.”
Juan Pablo Esquivel
Mexico City
Mexico
“Mindfulness has helped me to change the perspective of how I embrace life and change for a more creative approach.”
Pardeep Jindal
Dearborn
USA
“Practicing meditation helps calm the mind away from agitation and unhappiness. In this place our thoughts access the deeper flame of awareness. Meditation is my way of ‘connecting with directly experienced reality’ to gain deeper perspective and wisdom.”
Rocio Luna
Cologne
Germany
“Mindfulness is paying attention in this moment, aware of what’s happening both inside and outside me. The practice helps me grow as a person, be calm when needed, develop routines, and teaches me how to do one thing at a time. I am proud to be a
Mindful Ambassador."
Vee Pichetpongsa
Rayong
Thailand
“I find mindfulness helps in both my professional and personal life. Each day, I start with the small things - while planning to manage the unexpected, as it happens.”
Lina Reynolds
Middletown
USA
Mindfulness interrupts negative self-talk that can dominate our inner world. Engaging in practices like mindful breathing can manage bodily function, foster presence, and focus us on the present moment. This self-awareness allows us to observe our thoughts with curiosity and develop healthier responses, leading to richer, more fulfilling daily experiences.
Jaya Suresh
Chennai
India
Mindfulness helps me shift my perspective and live more fully in the present moment. It fosters a graceful, serene response to challenges, preserving my inner calm amidst life's ups and downs. As a result, I am more peaceful and content.
Special Partners
Special Partners
Our Club Ambassadors hold weekly sessions to share the learnings and practice of mindfulness in 14 different countries and in 5 different languages
Michael Meekhof
Website Designer
Michigan
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“Mindfulness, and all it stands for, represents a return to what it means to be human. In an age full of distractions, being mindful helps connect us to the greater consciousness to fulfil our goal of unity, compassion, and love as humans.
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