Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota

Alex Haley, JD, MBA, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota where he teaches, assists with research, and helps set strategy within the mindfulness program area. He has been trained by the Center for Mindfulness, the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute, the Center for Spirituality & Healing, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, and the Insight Meditation Society. He has practiced meditation for over 15 years, including many months of intensive retreat practice, and has worked for start-ups, mid-sized companies, and large multinationals both domestically and internationally in legal and business roles. Alex is also a founding member of the Mindfulness for Students network and now helps lead residential retreats around the country.