The Mind Body Spirit Institute
Our Team
MISSION
The Jung Center’s Mind Body Spirit Institute was created in 2019 with the mission to teach individuals and organizations to achieve their potential by reducing stress and burnout, improving health and resilience, and nourishing the human spirit.
VISION
To be a leader in teaching individuals to live more balanced, productive, and healthier lives.
LEADERSHIP
Alejandro Chaoul, PhD
achaoul@junghouston.org
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Huffington Foundation Endowed Director of The Jung Center's Mind Body Spirit Institute
Adjunct Faculty, UT Medical School and MD Anderson Cancer Center
A Buddhist scholar, author, teacher, and educator, Ale holds a PhD in religious studies. He has worked at MD Anderson for 20 years and founded The Jung Center’s Mind Body Spirit Institute in 2018.
Ann Friedman, PhD
afriedman@junghouston.org
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Director of Curriculum for MBSI
Psychologist/Mindfulness Facilitator
Psychologist Ann Friedman is a Certified Mindful Facilitator from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and a Certified Compassion Trainer from Emory University's Center for Contemplative Sciences and Compassion-Based Ethics.
Ann teaches mindfulness for schools, businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. She particularly enjoys working with children, teens, and young adults.
Robin Jump, PhD, MPH
rjump@junghouston.org
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MBSI Operations Manager
Robin is a public health practitioner who holds a PhD in Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences. She began her mindfulness oriented career working on clinical trials across mind-body and lifestyle practices. She has brought her passion for community well-being to the Jung Center since 2021.
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Lisa Helfman, Co-Chair
Dorothy Paterson, Co-Chair
Eduardo Bruera
Ludmila Golovine
Lourdes Hernandez
Suzy LaForge
Terry Huffington
Kym King
Kati Neidig
William Parsons
Juanita Rasmus
Lois Romondetta
For more information, email mbsi@junghouston.org or call us 713-524-8253 ext 110.