Mitzi first met Shinzen Young at a retreat in Colorado in the 1990s. Her experiences since that time have taught her what a gift Unified Mindfulness is and the value of working with a coach. She was once asked at a retreat if it was difficult to practice mindfulness and teach college students in a mass communication department. She replied that she was lucky to have the chance to explore possibilities in this context and continues to think about ways to share mindfulness with others.