Julie Paquette-Moore is the founder of The Mindful Collaborative, an organization dedicated to fostering mindfulness-based resilience programming in various communities through partnerships with schools, businesses, and community organizations. Julie and her team focus on integrating mindfulness & contemplative practices—such as meditation, breath work, movement, and emotional intelligence—into daily life to promote individual and collective well-being. With a deep commitment to equity and inclusion, Julie’s programs are trauma-informed and tailored to meet the unique needs of diverse participants. She also serves as a faculty member at the Engaged Mindfulness Institute, which specializes in training individuals to become certified mindfulness instructors. Julie’s approach is both playful and encouraging, marked by a gentle style that invites participants to explore mindfulness with curiosity and compassion.