We are currently in transition to our new leadership model. Our Executive Director will be stepping down effective May 1st. Our Administrative Assistant’s last day will be May 18th. Please continue to email info@cloudsinwater.org with any questions or concerns and incoming staff or volunteers will assist you.
Staff
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Sosan Theresa Flynn (she/her)
Sosan@cloudsinwater.org
Guiding Teacher
She has studied and practiced Soto Zen Buddhism since 1992, receiving dharma transmission (full teaching authority) from Joen Snyder O’Neal in 2012. Sosan's areas of teaching include body awareness in Zen, loving-kindness practices, and the intersection of Buddhist practice and racial justice. She has officiated at many ceremonies (daily & special liturgies, weddings, baby namings, and memorial services), and offers premarital and couples counseling. Sosan was raised Catholic and practiced Catholicism for many years before embracing Buddhism as her primary religion. She has a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and has worked in both community mental health and staff training. Sosan and her husband of 36 years live a short distance from Clouds in Water.
For more information, see Sosan’s website.
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Andrea Farley Spangler (she/her)
andrea@cloudsinwater.org
Admin. Assist and Youth Practice Coordinator
She acts as the point person for Clouds phone and email, as well as manages program registrations and evaluations, including communication with participants and teachers. She is our contact person for Sunday speakers and. publishes our Sangha News. Andrea also coordinates, supervises, and supports volunteers for Youth and Family Practice. She holds a Master’s in Education and is a longtime Zen practitioner. Proud mama to VJ!