Ratna (RAHT-Nah) is the Sanskrit word for "Jewel". There is boundless wealth, both in ourselves and in the world, that can be tapped for the common betterment.

prison inmates in mindfulness meditation practice

Our Mission: We are dedicated to cultivating the fundamental sanity and dignity in individuals and in society at large. Through generosity, we foster environments that encourage humanity, dignity, compassion, and wisdom.

Carmen Nelson

Carmen Nelson and the Pearl Street Mall

Pearl Street Mall
Ratna Peace Initiative including David Bent

About Us

OUR STAFF


FOUNDERS: Margot and Cliff Neuman

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Margot Neuman

EDUCATION DIRECTOR: Gary Allen

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & EVALUATION DIRECTOR: Elizabeth (Ibby) Cline

PUBLICITY and MARKETING OUTREACH: Rose Gilbride

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT: Carmen Nelson

WEB DEVELOPMENT and SOCIAL MEDIA: David Bent

Ratna is fortunate to have many volunteers who help us in the office and out teaching mindfulness practices at veterans centers and at state and federal prisons in Colorado.



OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Clifford Neuman, J.D., Attorney at Law

Margot Neuman, B.S., Psychology

Elizabeth J. Cline, M.S., Ph.D. Psychology/Neuroscience

Amy Biondo, M.A., Counseling Psychology

Bruce Campbell, Attorney at Law

John Pacetta, B.A., M.B.A., Mortgage Banker

Kathryn King Johnson, B.A., M.E., English, Curriculum Instr.

Donate to the Ratna Peace Initiative Contributions to this 501(c)(3) organization are deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

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