Max is the Program Manager, and a Meditation Facilitator, at WIMC. He enjoys practicing samatha-vipassanā meditation and studying ancient Buddhist meditation texts in the Pāḷi language. He has supported meditators all over the world as the Coordinator at the Sirimangalo International Buddhist Meditation Society, as a Teacher and Instructional Technologist at the UMass Center for Mindfulness, and as a copyeditor for Venerable Kumāra Bhikkhu, Luangpor Pramote Pamojjo, and Bhante Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu. Max was a classroom teacher for 14 years, working in various settings including public schools, therapeutic assessment programs, and juvenile detention centers. He showed particular interest in collaborating with clinical therapists and psychologists to support students suffering from depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. Max is currently an Administrator for the Digital Pāḷi Tools organization, which develops software to explore the Pāḷi language. He teaches meditation to children, adults, and businesses, and is qualified by Brown University to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).

Andrew serves as the Operations Manager for WIMC. In this part-time position, Andrew manages the center’s bookkeeping, building maintenance, and day-to-day operations. He also leads initiatives focused on fundraising, marketing, building improvements, and cost savings.

With his background in food science and product development, Andrew brings experience in spreadsheets and project management to the Operations Manager role.

Andrew has been a dedicated Mahasati practitioner since 2021. Initially, he practiced at the Center for Mindfulness & Insight Meditation in Redding, CT. His practice has been guided and inspired by teachers such as Ajahn Da Nilpant and Michael Bresnan.