Governance

Serenity Ridge Retreat Center in Nelson County, Virginia, is the headquarters of Ligmincha International, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The Board of Directors is tasked with ensuring that the center stays true to Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche’s vision.

SERENITY RIDGE'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rob Patzig

Sue Davis-Dill

Shelly Hanson

Steve Friedman

Wes Strickling

Serenity Ridge Retreat Center in Nelson County, Virginia, is the headquarters of Ligmincha International, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is run by a Board of Directors, a group of dedicated volunteer leaders and a small administrative staff. Many of the activities and projects that are continually underway at Serenity Ridge are managed and implemented by these volunteers, who are vital to the success of the organization.

Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche

Spiritual Director, Ligmincha International.
Serenity Ridge Executive Committee
Bob Clark—Ligmincha International Treasurer

Sue Davis-Dill—Executive Director, Ligmincha International

Will Gallik—Managing Director, Serenity Ridge

John Massie—Retreat Center Developer

Rob Patzig—President and Chief Financial Officer, Ligmincha International

Gabriel Rocco—Ligmincha International Board Member

Pam Rodeheaver—Ligmincha International Board Member

Serenity Ridge Council

The all-volunteer Serenity Ridge Council assumes key roles of responsibility in accomplishing the mission and vision set by the Board of Directors.

Mary Jo Herrmann—Serenity Ridge Lama Committee: English Instructor

Maria Quintana—Serenity Ridge Lama Committee

Vicki Wheaton—Serenity Ridge Lama Committee: Lama House Manager

Beth Johnson—Director of Retreat Coordination

John Massie—Retreat Center Developer

Vickie Walter—Director of Communications

Serenity Ridge Staff

The executive director of Ligmincha International implements policies developed by the Board of Directors. The Serenity Ridge Executive Committee,with the assistance of part-time staff members, helps oversee the daily activities at Serenity Ridge.

Geshe Tenzin Yangton—Resident Teacher

Will Gallik—Managing Director

Chelsea Canedy—Registrar

Maria Quintana—Maintenance

Robert Ragland—Housekeeping
Other Volunteers

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Aline and Jeff Fisher, Editors

Lucian Gierescu, Webmaster

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