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David Rand Executive Director
Christine Pollei Director of Operations Christine brings an eclectic business background to her role at the Tenzin Gyatso Institute. She owned and operated an eyewear design company which had product lines at high-end retailers throughout the Unites States such as; Neiman Marcus and Bloomindales before going on to enjoy a multi-faceted career in theatre, television and film production in Los Angeles, California. She has been at the Institute since 2006 and is part of the executive management team.
Center Manager Jonathan enjoyed a career as a professional actor having had the opportunity to portray roles on the London stage, popular American television shows and major motion pictures. Since joining the team at the Tenzin Gyatso Institute in 2006 he has supervised the Institute's website from design to launch, continues to manage all subcontractors and volunteers, effectively manages all of the daily site operations, among other things. He is currently spearheading the creation of a public nature trail on the Institute's land in Berne, NY.
Michael Wong Practice Leader Michael graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California at Los Angeles. He later received a Master's in Social Welfare (M.S.W.) from UCLA. Prior to coming to the Tenzin Gyatso Institute, he worked as a Children's Social Worker in Los Angeles, California. |
David Rand is the Executive Director of the Tenzin Gyatso Institute, and has served on the Board of Directors since 2003. He comes to the position with expertise and experience across a broad range of sectors, both in business and non-profits, including founding a pioneering food company that was sold to a publicly traded company.