MEET THE TEAM

BOARD MEMBERS

Our board members guide the vision and operations of Give Back Yoga, empowering us to serve in a sustainable and effective way.

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    Robert Schware

    Co-Founder and Executive Director
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  • A smiling elderly woman with gray curly hair in a garden surrounded by colorful flowers.

    Beryl Bender

    Board Member Emeritus
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  • A woman with curly red hair smiling, wearing a blue blazer and a black top with a silver necklace, against a dark background.

    Joan Schiml

    Board Member
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    Judith Cash

    Board Member
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    Chelsea Roff

    Board Member
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    Joshua Blank

    Board Member
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TEAM MEMBERS

It takes a village to run a successful non-profit yoga organization. This is our community.

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    Daneen Farrall

    Director of Operations & Engagement
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  • A woman with long, curly blonde hair and blue eyes, smiling and wearing a sleeveless purple top and large white star-shaped earrings.

    Christine Moore

    Mat Program Director
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    Mariann Babuska

    Bookkeeper
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ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

By helping us to give back and spread the word about our mission, these internationally recognized teachers are igniting the flame of yoga service.

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    Elena Brower

  • A man with long white hair and beard, wearing glasses and a white shirt with yellow accents, smiling with hands clasped.

    Rev. Jaganath Carrera

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    Seane Corn

  • A smiling man sitting outdoors in a park with green grass in the background, wearing a navy blue polo shirt.

    Rolf Gates

  • A woman with wavy dark hair smiling against a light blue sky.

    Amy Ippoliti

  • Woman wearing a white turban with a jewel, pearl necklace, and gold jewelry, sitting on an ornate white chair.

    Gurmukh Khalsa

  • A mature woman with gray hair smiling and holding her hands together in a prayer position against a plain background.

    Cyndi Lee

  • Close-up of a woman with short gray hair, glasses, and earrings, smiling at the camera inside a building.

    Jana Long

  • A smiling elderly man with a long white beard and hair, standing outdoors in front of blooming purple flowers and green foliage.

    Biff Mithoefer

  • Smiling man with curly hair and beard wearing a green sweater outdoors.

    Matthew Sanford

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    Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, PhD.

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    Ann Richardson Stevens

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    Ali Smith

  • Portrait of an elderly man with short white hair, smiling, wearing a dark shirt, in a well-lit indoor setting with a blurred background.

    Rod Stryker

  • A woman with long, wavy blonde hair standing next to a decorative white lattice wall, outdoors or in a covered patio, with a slight smile and looking at the camera.

    Janet Stone

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    David Swenson

  • Smiling elderly woman with short gray curly hair, wearing a red top and gold earrings, in an indoor setting.

    Patty Townsend

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    Jennifer Webb

  • A man with short hair wearing a dark t-shirt, standing outdoors in a foggy, wooded area.

    Stan Woodman

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    Eddie Stern

  • A man with long dark hair and a beard, smiling, wearing a black jacket and black t-shirt, against a blue background.

    Andres Gonzalez