
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
Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
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
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
Geshe Tenzin Yangton—Resident Teacher
Will Gallik—Managing Director
Chelsea Canedy—Registrar
Maria Quintana—Maintenance
Robert Ragland—Housekeeping
Other Volunteers
Voice of Clear Light Staff
Aline and Jeff Fisher, Editors
Lucian Gierescu, Webmaster
