Anisa helps with retreats, fundraising, programming, marketing, event management, community outreach, and student and teacher relations.
Anisa began her meditation journey when she moved to LA in 2013 which allowed her to establish not only a Youngish Adult sangha (community) in a new city, but also a rooted circle of friends and a fulfilling career path. She has sat 33 nights of silent residential retreat, managed 100+ nights of silent retreat, completed 100+ hours of floatation therapy, and completed a 200hr and a 75hr Yoga Teacher Training. She previously volunteered at Shambhala and Transcendental Meditation groups.
Born a second generation Thai Buddhist in Washington DC, Anisa lived in Hawaii for 10 years, obtained a BBA from University of Hawaii, and held various Director of Development and Operation positions for 10+ years in industries including tourism, restaurant, and wellness. She has also sat on the board for Hawaii Food Manufacturers Association, United Cerebral Palsy, Aloha United Way, and her home owners association.
She believes in liberating and empowering others and loves the saying, “Give a woman a fish and you feed her for a day; teach a woman to fish (via meditation) and you feed her for a lifetime.”