Board of Directors

Doug (he, him) discovered meditation in 2012 while pursuing a PhD in philosophy. At the time, he was looking for a way to explore and heal long-standing symptoms of depression; it worked, and what began as a short daily sit gradually blossomed into a spiritual practice that has completely transformed his life. His most influential dharma teachers have been in the Thai Forest Tradition, and he draws a lot of inspiration from the early Buddhist texts. Doug is immensely grateful for all the ways that the path has deepened and enriched his life, and he finds great joy in sharing that path with others. He joined IWM’s Board in July of 2024. Outside of IWM, he has taught philosophy at Harvard, at Bennington College, and at Deerfield Academy, where he currently teaches a mix of Eastern and Western philosophy. He is also a father, a husband, and a lover of being in the woods.

Lucy’s (she, her) introduction to Buddhism began in the fall of 2016 when she moved to Western Mass; her knowledge of spreadsheets, budgeting, and finance began long before that. Lucy started volunteering on the Finance Committee in December 2017, and joined the Board in September 2020. Engaging with teachers and practitioners, especially through her work on the Board and with the White & Awakening in the Dharma program, enriches her practice. Lucy is grateful to all who make our sangha what it is.

Holly (she/her)  is a Practice Leader and a facilitator of a Kalyana Mitta (Spiritual Friends) group. She has been practicing Vipassana meditation since the early ’80s, and has participated in several long retreats. She is a graduate of the two-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program taught by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach and others. She is committed to building sangha and working to make our meditation spaces and organizations more inclusive, and understanding how they have been influenced by the “ideology of whiteness.” Holly is a retired clinical social worker and trauma therapist. She finds that the practice is crucial to staying sane in troubled times, and loves sharing it with others. Holly joined IWM’s Board in March of 2022.

Jill has been exploring meditative practices since the 1990s and in recent years has settled into a regular, dedicated practice of Insight meditation. With gratitude for the glimpses of equanimity that she has found through the practice and the community, she is delighted to deepen her practice through service to the Sangha. She brings nearly three decades of communications and marketing experience to her role on the board.