Board of Directors

CSE has a volunteer Board of Directors consisting of up to 13 community members who serve three-year terms.

To learn more, email board@csecenter.org

Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian, Advisor

As CSE's Founding Teaching and Spiritual Director, Yogacharya O’Brian serves as an advisor to the Board.

Rev. Devi McFadden, President

Rev. Devi McFadden was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 2008 and ordained in 2022. She is a certified Yoga Teacher, Meditation Teacher, and Vedic Counselor and received her M.Div. at CSE’s Meru Institute where she now serves as Dean of Students. Her intention is to support practitioners of all levels, in nourishing body, mind, & soul through yoga, meditation, & Vedic Counseling.

Acharya Sundari Jensen, Vice President

Acharya Sundari Jensen met her spiritual teacher, Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian, in March of 1992. She is a Senior Kriya Yoga Acharya and serves as CSE’s Executive Director. As Provost of Meru Institute, Acharya Sundari oversees the training and preparation of CSE teachers and leaders.

Rev. Ann Hayes, Secretary

Rev. Ann Hayes is an ordained minister, meditation teacher and spiritual counselor. Ann has been studying in the Kriya Yoga tradition since 1998 and was ordained in 2007. She serves on the CSE Board of Directors, is a retired nurse and former executive director and COO of several health-related nonprofit organizations, and co-founder of Santa Rosa Meditation Group.

Sr. Prabha Ma, Treasurer

Sr. Prabha Ma is a Kriya Yoga Monk, CSE Minister, Meditation Teacher, and Hatha Yoga Teacher. She serves on staff as Community Ministry Manager, offers Vedic Counseling, officiates sacred ceremonies, and serves on the CSE Board of Directors. She is a retired Chartered Accountant and CPA (inactive), having worked in the Public Accounting field for 30 years.

Rex Walker, Member-at-large