Cheri Fandozzi is a mindfulness meditation and yoga instructor who has been providing a range of classes, workshops, and international retreats both online and in-person since 2012. She received her Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training from Brown University Mindfulness Center and completed a 500-hour Professional Yoga Teacher Program with YogaWorks. Cheri has also earned specialized certifications in Restorative Yoga, Children's Yoga, and Reiki. 

In addition to teaching, Cheri is a passionate community organizer. She is the co-founder of The Mom Squad, a grass-roots volunteer and donor group committed to supporting young families and individuals challenged by housing instability and hunger. 

Before embarking on a career in mindfulness and community activism, Cheri spent 14 years in management roles in the pharmaceutical drug development industry. She earned her BS in Business Management and Marketing with a minor in Spanish from Rutgers University, and is fluent in both Spanish and Italian.

Department Division:Medicine, and the Department is Integrative Health