Tashi Browder
Tashi Browder has been at Naropa since 2000 after moving from New York City where she lived for twelve & half years after immigrating from India. She is an ethnic […]
Joshua Vang
Joshua Vang, (BA Yoga Studies, ’19), chose Naropa University due to a serendipitous series of recommendations that highlighted the institution’s commitment to holistic student support.
Ayleen Guzman
Ayleen Guzman serves as the Student Liaison and Student Diversity Officer for the Student Union of Naropa (SUN), where she facilitates communication between students, SUN, and the administration.
Juan Pablo Fernández Garcí
Juan Pablo Fernández Garcí is an international undergraduate student from Mexico, whose artistic passion and spiritual exploration have found a nurturing home at Naropa University.
Natalie Hsu
Natalie Hsu, a dedicated senior at Naropa University, has found her calling at the intersection of art and education. With a major in art therapy and a minor in elementary education, Natalie’s journey at Naropa is a testament to her unwavering commitment to holistic and transformative learning.
Ramon Parish
Ramon Parish, an esteemed core assistant professor in Naropa’s Interdisciplinary Studies department, brings a wealth of interdisciplinary experience to his role. His unique approach encompasses ritual and ceremony as tools for community development, intercultural understanding, ecological awareness, and personal transformation.
Connor Heikkila
Connor Heikkila, a recent graduate of Naropa University, was fueled by a yearning for genuine learning and a desire to aid others through art. Connor’s initial disengagement with conventional education pushed them to seek an alternative, which prompted them to explore unconventional avenues and ultimately guided them to Naropa University.
Regina Smith
Regina Smith, a dynamic and spirited educator, stands as a driving force within the Naropa University community. As the Vice President of Mission, Culture, and Inclusive Community, her dedication is steadfastly inspired by poetic vision while firmly grounded in heart-and-body-centered clarity and compassion.
Nataraja Kallio
Nataraja Kallio stands as a luminary within Naropa University’s academic tapestry, having steadfastly served as the lead faculty and Chair of the BA Yoga Studies program since 2005. His profound influence extends beyond the classroom, as he played a pivotal role in designing the innovative MA Yoga Studies program recently launched by the institution.
Fern Deininger & Michael Bauer
Alumnx Fern Deininger stands as a testament to the transformative power of contemplative education. During her time at Naropa, she was deeply engaged in the student community, serving as Co-Chair of the Student Union of Naropa and Manager of Naropa’s Bike Shack.
