Acharya Sundari Jensen met her spiritual teacher, Yogacharya O’Brian, in March of 1992 and was initiated into Kriya Yoga by her in 1999, and ordained in 2002. She is a Senior Kriya Yoga Teacher and serves as CSE’s Executive Director and Board President. As Provost of Meru Institute, Acharya Sundari oversees the training and preparation of CSE teachers and leaders.
Rev. Irma Lovic (Sandhya) was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 2015 and ordained in 2021. She serves on staff as Assistant to Yogacharya O’Brian and manages CSE Press. Irma is a certified Vedic Counselor, meditation teacher, and completed her 200-hr hatha yoga teacher training.
Matthew Park was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 2014 and serves on staff as Executive Administrator, responsible for daily operations, programs, events, and Sunday Satsang Services.
Rev. Claire Hayes was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 2009 and ordained in 2019. She serves on staff as Community Ministry Manager, supporting the spiritual growth and nurturance of the CSE community through Volunteer Services, Community Care Ministry, Welcome Center & Bookshop, Seva Program, and community related classes.
Brian McIntyre (Rajendra) was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 2010 and serves on staff as Facilities Manager. Rajendra is also a certified Hatha Yoga Instructor, graduate of Meru Institute, and serves as a CSE Ministry Intern.
Susan Erskin (Sumati) was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 2012 and serves on staff as Garden & Special Projects Manager. Sumati is a longtime CSE volunteer, meditation teacher, and Meru Institute graduate.
