The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness brings together clinicians, researchers, and certified instructors dedicated to advancing mindfulness and compassion in healthcare, education, and everyday life. Our team supports programs, research, and professional trainings rooted in the principles of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).

Lorraine M. Hobbs

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Lorraine
M. Hobbs
Youth, Family & Education Programs Founding Lead, Certified MBSR Teacher, Certified MSC Teacher

Noriko Morita Harth

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Noriko
Morita Harth
Teacher Training and Mentoring Program Lead, Certified MBSR Teacher, Certified MSC Teacher

Lisa Oakes

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Lisa
Oakes
Certified iRest Teacher, Certified Yoga Teacher

Deborah Rana

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Deborah
Rana
Certified MBSR Teacher, Certified MSC Teacher

Sara Schairer

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Sara
Schairer
Compassion Cultivation Training Teacher