Our Team

“When members of a Sangha live in harmony, their Sangha is holy.”

Excerpt From: The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching, Thich Nhat Hanh

our founder

Vanessa Ferlaino is a 2X award-winning author, acclaimed host/producer of The Human Challenge, and Certified 200 Mindfulness Meditation Teacher from The Lab of Meditation, recognized by The International Mindfulness Teacher’s Association. She also has ten years of experience as a venture builder, award-winning corporate innovator, and impact investor, with a history of record-breaking raises, including 775K in 36hrs and 200K in 3 months for social ventures. Vanessa founded The Being Human Foundation to contribute to re-worlding. She serves as the President and Board Chair.

our board of directors

Vanessa Ferlaino
Chair/President

Saadia Syed
Board Treasurer
Former VP, RBCx

Neda Rezvany
Board Secretary
Registered Dietician

Tala Mattar
Board Member
CEO, Sila Threads

Priya Sam
Board Member
Former Newsanchor

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