We are excited to welcome Stephanie Romero, Ed.D., Founder & Executive Director of Awaken Pittsburgh to our Summer Speaker Series. Awaken Pittsburgh is recognized for its impactful work in fostering mindfulness, compassion, and resilience in workplaces. Our guest speaker will delve into how these practices can transform work environments, enhance employee well-being, disrupt bias, and promote a culture of empathy and collaboration. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about innovative approaches to creating healthier, more productive workplaces.

Awaken Pittsburgh is a secular organization that draws on the wisdom of mindfulness and meditation to serve the public. Our programs are specially designed for students, educators, social services and mental health professionals, corporations, and any person or organization seeking to reduce stress, gain clarity, and focus in their daily lives.
Awaken Pittsburgh – awakenpittsburgh.org

Stephanie Romero is an educator with 20+ years of experience teaching elementary, middle school, high school, and college students. She has been a meditator and mindfulness practitioner for more than 15 years. In 2013, seeking to bring others the same benefits she was experiencing, Stephanie was trained in the Path of Freedom Mindfulness Curriculum, which she delivered through the HOPE pre-release program in the Allegheny County Jail. Stephanie’s dissertation was the culmination of three years of research into mindfulness in education. She is a member of the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Mindfulness and Consciousness Studies.

Vibrant Pittsburgh’s monthly Lunch and Learn brings together Vibrant Pittsburgh members from across sectors and industries in an informal, interactive, and participatory atmosphere to collaborate and deepen knowledge. Breakout rooms are used sometimes; there is no requirement to appear on camera.

Members interested in registering, please email Matthew: matthewy@vibrantpittsburgh.org

NOT a Member? Connect with the Membership Engagement Team to take advantage of this benefit. Schedule an information meeting here, or email memberservices@vibrantpittsburgh.org