Mo Bankey, LPC
Core Candidate Assistant Professor; Chair, Buddhism-Informed Contemplative Counseling
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Mo Bankey, MA, LPC (they/them), is a Counselor Educator, Clinician, Maitri Retreat Director, Meditation Instructor, and Supervisor in Naropa University’s MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Buddhism-Informed Contemplative Counseling (BICC) program. Mo is a long time Buddhist practitioner and committed social justice oriented Licensed Professional Counselor. They have worked in community mental health (including at Naropa Community Counseling), eldercare, non-profit management, reproductive healthcare, sexual health education, and in private practice. Mo’s clinical specialties include working with trauma, relationships, chronic illness, grief, and LGBTQIA+ populations. Mo is currently a full-time Core Candidate Assistant Professor in the Buddhism-Informed Contemplative Counseling program, and currently serves as concentration chair for the BICC program.
Due to adverse weather conditions, all Naropa campuses will be closed Friday, March 15, 2024. All classes that require a physical presence on campus will be canceled. All online and low-residency programs are to meet as scheduled.
Based on the current weather forecast, the Healing with the Ancestors Talk & Breeze of Simplicity program scheduled for Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday will be held as planned.
Staff that do not work remotely or are scheduled to work on campus, can work remotely. Staff that routinely work remotely are expected to continue to do so.
As a reminder, notifications will be sent by e-mail and the LiveSafe app. Â
Regardless of Naropa University’s decision, if you ever believe the weather conditions are unsafe, please contact your supervisor and professors. Naropa University trusts you to make thoughtful and wise decisions based on the conditions and situation in which you find yourself in.
