JL (Jen) Donohue
Taking a practical approach to being mindfully present
by incorporating contemplative & nature-based moments into daily life
to help stay present and feel grounded
My Background: Throughout my decades-long career as an award-winning, strategic communication professional and professor, I’ve contributed to a diverse array of organizations from large corporations and global communication firms to university and non-profit settings. These varied experiences, combined with my formal education – I have an M.B.A., as well as an undergraduate degree in Public Relations and International Relations – have given me a deep understanding of the nuances of communication and business within varying organizational contexts.
One of the most fulfilling aspects of my professional journey has been designing and delivering educational content that is deeply rooted in experiential learning. I’ve developed and taught various workshops, courses, and curriculum, both in-person and online, to help individuals and organizations navigate an increasingly complex and dynamic environment. It’s this multifaceted, hands-on approach to learning and development that I bring to my mindfulness and nature-based meditation and gentle movement offerings, including Tai Chi Easy™ and mindful meanders/forest bathing sessions.
In my free time, you can find me wandering the globe, gliding along still water in my kayak, meandering through the woods, and enjoying my backyard sit spot.
My Credentials: I completed the 160-hour Science of Mindful Awareness (SOMA) Meditation Teacher Training program offered by The Mindfulness Center, as well as am a certified Level 1 Kripalu® Mindful Outdoor Guide. I’m also a Tai Chi Easy™ practice leader; a program developed by Dr. Roger Jahnke and offered through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi to help individuals share the self-care practices of Qigong and Tai Chi with others.
In addition, I’m a Reiki Level II Practitioner and hold certificates in Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED. I also have studied Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) created by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., as well as have taken courses designed by Jack Kornfield, Ph.D., and Tara Brach, Ph.D.
You can connect with me via email at beingmindfullypresent@gmail.com.
