Governance

Serenity Ridge Retreat Center in Nelson County, Virginia, is the headquarters of Ligmincha International, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is run by the Ligmincha International 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.

SERENITY RIDGE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche—Spiritual Director, Ligmincha International

Bob Clark—Ligmincha International Treasurer

Sue Davis-Dill—Executive Director, Ligmincha International

Shelly Hanson—Managing Director, Serenity Ridge Retreat Center

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.

Beth Johnson—Director of Retreat Coordination

Mary Jo Herriman—Serenity Ridge Lama Committee: English Instructor

John Massie—Retreat Center Developer

Maria Quintana—Serenity Ridge Lama Committee

Vickie Walter—Director of Communications

Vicki Wheaton—Serenity Ridge Lama Committee: Lama House Manager

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 Lama (on extended leave)

Gram Slaton—Managing Director

Johannah Mariano—Registrar (offsite)

—Facilities and Grounds Supervisor

Robert Ragland—Housekeeping

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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