Nikki Jiraff

Nikki has a lifelong passion for nurturing kids of all ages and ability levels using enthusiasm, creativity, and positivity as her guide. She has been studying and practicing meditation in the Shambhala tradition for five years, and is incredibly inspired by the clarity and wisdom that the Shambhala teachings have to offer to young people. Nikki served on the leadership team for the young meditators group in Boston, MA for three years, and is committed to building intergenerational mentoring communities in the Shambhala mandala and in the world. Nikki loves to weave story, song, creative arts, nature connection, and social engagement into a rich experience for self-discovery and connection. She lives on a homestead in Plainfield, VT and works as a nurse providing care for children with complex medical needs