Alex Meyers

Alex is a meditation practitioner, practice leader, and community organizer who is dedicated to engaged Buddhism which applies the dharma in the service of positive social change. Alex's practice is grounded in early Buddhist teachings, especially the Satipatthana Sutta. He has been trained by the University of Minnesota to lead secular mindfulness trainings, was a member of Spirit Rock's Community Dharma Leader Training Program (cohort six), and has spent over 100 days in silent meditation retreat. Alex leads the Social Impact team at Ovative Group, a marketing agency in Minneapolis, and has managed or volunteered with multiple electoral and legislative campaigns at the city, state, and national level.