Wan cultivates a contemplative life. Since moving to Wrightwood in 2014, she has evolved a meditation practice informed by Zen Buddhism, Taoism, Christian Mysticism and Non-duality.

Wan pursued doctoral studies in consciousness and human sciences, is a certified conscious aging facilitator, is familiar with interpersonal neurobiology and practices compassionate self-inquiry in everyday life.

Marshall is energized by design’s ability to improve the quality of human living. As an educator at the Art Center College of Design he strives to promote awareness and mindful intention within a human-centered design process. Marshall believes in each person’s ability for creative expression and envisions the Mindfulness Practices and Meditation workshop as a means for participants to improve the quality of their human being.