Sallena Pool

Leadership, Operations, and Communications
Sallena is our company Director and Integrator who strategically and creatively mobilizes people, systems, and resources to bring creative visionary ideas into form. She oversees all in-person and online Chi Center operations; and she leads the stewardship and cultivation of our brand and culture by promoting the right messaging in the right timing to the right teams, communities, and audiences. Sallena also has a creative aesthetics streak as a self-taught designer of beautiful places, things, and experiences. She’s a grandmother of five charming and brilliant kids; a lover of live music, beautiful food, and fine craftsmanship; and an ardent traveler.

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Molly Suggs
Director of Operations & Communication
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Gillian Gonda
Venue Partnerships

Gillian creates and manages local, national, and global partnerships for gatherings and programs to be held on-campus at The Chi Center in New Mexico. She thrives when in relationship with individuals and organizations seeking transformational change in themselves, communities, and society through deep learning, spiritual practice, and unique opportunities to engage. She has spent many years operating public and private retreat centers and also specializes in program strategy and design, community outreach, and public engagement. Originally from Placitas, New Mexico but away for 18 years, Gillian followed her heart back home to New Mexico and now lives in Santa Fe with her youngest child.

Brittani Mitchell
Brittani Mitchell
Systems and Operations