About Shelly Chigier

Shelly Dews Chigier, PhD, along with her husband, Ben Chigier, serves as a trustee for the BESS Family Foundation. Introduced to meditation through yoga, Shelly became a devoted Vipassana practitioner following her first retreat in 2011. With a BA from Arizona State University and a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from Boston College, Shelly merges personal insights with cutting-edge research. Committed to evidence-based mindfulness programs, Shelly's passion extends beyond her professional roles, influencing her lifestyle and leisure pursuits in nature.