Elli Weisbaum

Dr. Elli Weisbaum, BFA, MES, PhD, Acting Program Director for the Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health Program (BPMH), at New College, University of Toronto, Canada. She has worked internationally facilitating mindfulness workshops and retreats within the sectors of education, healthcare, and business. At the heart of her teaching and research is an interest in cultivating learning and occupational environments where all members of the community can flourish and thrive.

She attended her first retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh at the age of 10 and has continued to train with the Plum Village community.

Elli’s background in both academic research and traditional mindfulness practice provides a distinct approach to her ongoing work teaching and researching in the field.