About the author
Charles A. Francis is the cofounder and director of the Mindfulness Meditation Institute. He has studied the practice of mindfulness with Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. For over 18 years, he has worked to help people find inner peace through mindfulness meditation.
Charles has published numerous articles, and is the author of the ebook, Mindfulness in the Workplace: How Organizations Are Using Mindfulness to Lower Health Care Cost and Increase Productivity.
Charles has a master's degree in Public Administration from Syracuse University, with a focus on health care management and policy. He has worked for the North Carolina State Senate in writing legislation to address childhood obesity, and government efficiency. He has a background in accounting and business management, and has served as CEO of ITC, an international telecommunications company.
Charles is a speaker and consultant, and has a passion for helping people and organizations realize their full potential through the practice of mindfulness. He leads workshops and retreats in Raleigh, NC where he resides. To learn more about him and the Mindfulness Meditation Institute, visit: www.MindfulnessMeditationInstitute.org.