Who we are ~
Cheri Brady
Founder/Director
Cheri is enthusiastic about bringing people together towards a common goal. She believes in the spirit of goodness in the world. She founded Heart Mantra Foundation, Inc. because she saw the willingness in people to help. Heart Mantra Foundation, Inc. is a platform to share the needs of others through projects that everyone can be a part of. Heart Mantra Foundation, Inc. brings out the compassionate loving heart in people. The projects are loving compassion in action that makes the world a better place.
Sara Warner-Phillips
Web site Designer/Board of Directors
Inspired by Cheri Brady's enthusiasm and can-do spirit, Sara is a supporter of Heart Mantra in both her generosity and expertise. Sara’s company Warner Web Works provides businesses, artists and non-profits with websites and social media presences. Sara is the manager of Heart Mantra Foundation's web site. When she’s not working, she can be found wandering in the woods with her old, black dog.
Sara is Cheri's role model and inspiration for "following your dreams"!
Dick Brady
Treasurer/Board of Directors
Being of "service" is a natural part of Dick's character. He served on the East Longmeadow Fire Department for over 36 years. During that time, Dick was Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director. Dick also owned and operated a business for 27 years. Dick and Cheri have been married for over 50 years. While Dick does not share Cheri's enthusiasm for remote trekking and traveling, he is her greatest supporter and "rock" behind the scenes.
Yungdrung Woser
Board of Directors
Yungdrung's passion for preserving his Tibetan culture was a catalyst for the development of Heart Mantra Foundation, Inc. Compassion & kindness are at the core of who Yungdrung is as a person. His greatest desire is to help all of those in need. Yungdrung has completed is studies and is now a practicing Menpa/Amchi (Tibetan Doctor). He is currently teaching at Menri Ling Sorig Bumzhi Medical College and serving on their administrative board.
Diane Henry
Board Member
Diane Henry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in psychotherapy. She has also studied healing arts for many years. She has been closely involved with Heart Mantra Foundation since the beginning. She has traveled many times to India, Nepal & Tibet to learn more about the cultures and how to best help those in need. Diane lives in New York with her partner, Thom. She has two grown daughters.
Holly Major
Board Member
Holly Major, MSN, APRN, is the Director of Patient Safety & Care Improvement at Griffin Hospital, Derby, CT. She is an Adult Nurse Practitioner who specializes in acupuncture and education in an integrative healthcare setting. Holly lives in CT with her husband, Kevin. They have two grown daughters.