OUR PHILOSOPHY
The MIA® Methodology
Mindfulness Into Action (MIA®) is a pedagogical analysis approach. MIA® has proven its efficacy in three different countries (US, Norway, and Ecuador), where all participants regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, and economic status experience positive transformation.
MIA® combines self-reflection exercises, organizational learning techniques, and indigenous practices. This approach brings unconscious self-sabotaging behaviors and thoughts into awareness in order to change them.
OUR MISSION
We focus on transforming the lives of people through self-reflection and personal inquiry by helping them identify, observe, and change their subconscious self-sabotaging conduct.
OUR VISION
The vision of MIA® is to take our mission to the global level to nurture mental, physical, social, and economic balance.
OUR HISTORY
Developed by Dr. Mariana Vergara at the Department of Leadership and Organization, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY.
OUR TEAM
Our combined team has over 20 years experience in organizational leadership, professional and personal development, counseling, coaching, and research.
THE MINDFULNESS INTO ACTION RESEARCH INSTITUTE SERVES AS THE RESEARCH AND EVALUATION ARM OF THE PARENT CENTER, ENSURING THAT ALL PROGRAMS ARE INFORMED BY RIGOROUS EVIDENCE AND CONTINUOUS LEARNING. THROUGH SYSTEMATIC DATA COLLECTION, PROGRAM EVALUATION, AND OUTCOME ANALYSIS, THE INSTITUTE ASSESSES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PARENT CENTER INTERVENTIONS IN STRENGTHENING PARENT ENGAGEMENT, ENHANCING ADULT CAPACITY, AND IMPROVING STUDENT SUCCESS. FINDINGS ARE USED TO REFINE PROGRAMMING, INFORM BEST PRACTICES, AND CONTRIBUTE TO RESEARCH ON FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES.
Dr. Mariana Vergara TEDxTeachersCollege Columbia University
Dr. Vergara TEDx at Teachers College, Columbia University - she shares her experience in the Amazon Rainforest with the Kichwa community. Dr. Vergara has over 20 years experience in organizational leadership, professional and personal development, counseling and coaching.
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Your contributions directly fund our research initiatives and allowv us to reach more
communities in need of transformational tools.
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Account number:
705280256
ACH Routing Number:
021202337
Name account:
Parent Center