Brian Simmons

Brian is a pioneer in the development of Mindfulness programs in public schools with a degree in psychology and over two decades of intensive meditation practice. Currently he is Dean of Mindfulness and Restorative Interventions at Food and Finance High School in Manhattan. In 2016 he co-created a mandatory mindfulness program for Baruch College. 

Brian’s work has been featured in the New York Times and several media outlets including an NPR documentary series on the adolescent brain. 

Before that he was an award-winning writer/producer for Comedy Central. 

Brian has completed teacher training at the Center for Mindfulness at UMASS Medical College and is a graduate of the Community Dharma Leaders program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, CA.

Brian currently serves as chairperson on the teacher’s council at NY Insight Meditation Center in Manhattan and is a teacher on 10% Happier Meditation App.