Diane Yaski was introduced to meditation practice in her early 20s and has continued to maintain a steady practice.  She has always held a passion for service, working in non-profits for many years.  With a background in photography, graphic design and library science, Diane has been a long supporter of the arts. She has managed silent meditation retreats, coordinated multi-year Buddhist programs and worked in collaboration with creating and scheduling long duration retreats. She is a graduate of the Chaplaincy Program at the Sati Center for Buddhist Studies and hopes to soon transition into hospice and prison chaplaincy. Diane currently holds the role of Retreat Manager and Board Member for Peace at Any Pace, a non-profit who’s mission is to  heal intergenerational and ancestral trauma of past, present and future generations of the African diaspora.

“Working with GRIP has been life-changing. I am honored to be part of an organization whose powerful initiative helps individuals rediscover their humanity.”