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  • Brooklyn Zen Center Governance

    Please click here to read Brooklyn Zen Center’s governing mission and vision.


    Board of Directors

    Ellen Pearlman (Board Chair)
    Greg Snyder (President & Director)
    Laura O’Loughlin (Treasurer)
    Ian Case (Secretary)
    Adam Bernstein
    Larry Lane
    Alisa Malinovich
    Mitch Major
    Monica Rose


    Board Committees

    Planning Committee (Chair: Greg Snyder) – assesses priorities and develops strategic plan to address organizational needs and growth in accordance with BZC’s mission and vision

    Development Committee – (Chair: Yael Shy) develops and coordinates all fundraising, membership and capital development efforts

    Finance Committee (Chair: Laura O’Loughlin) – oversees finances, holdings, budget and financial strategy

    Communications Committee (Chair: Ian Case) – develops and coordinated all BZC communications, including the web site design and content, maintaining social networks, public and media relations, and any other necessary collateral materials.


    Other BZC Committees

    Practice Committee (reports to guiding teacher, Teah Strozer) – attends to formal practice and supports people in embodying the Buddha way

    Arts Committee (Chair: Adam Bernstein) – plans and coordinates artistic programs, learning opportunities and events

    Outreach committee – plans and coordinates socially engaged, inter-sangha, and interfaith programs, learning opportunities and events


    If you would like to contact a board member or committee chair or contribute your time and expertise to one of the committees , please use our online contact form by clicking here and make note of the person you would like to reach. We will put you in touch. Thank you.