Ȧ Spotlight: Jennifer Schmid-Fareed
Jennifer Schmid-Fareed works as the Ȧ Mindfulness program coordinator and the
administrative assistant for MDOCS.
As organizer of the Mindfulness program, she leads guided meditation groups twice
a week and teaches yoga classes on Saturdays and Sundays. The free programs are geared
toward students but are also open to faculty and staff.
“In addition, I really enjoy creating larger events around Sound Healing,” Schmid-Fareed
says. “It’s a great way for students to turn inward and relax.”
As the administrative assistant for MDOCS, “I mainly do whatever I can to support
the incredible faculty and staff running the program,” she says. “It’s truly an absolute
pleasure.”
Schmid-Fareed joined Ȧ in November 2016 after managing a yoga retreat for more
than 10 years. She joined MDOCS in January.
She enjoys hiking through North Woods and loves the College’s collaborative environment.
“My favorite thing about Ȧ is that I learn as much from the students as I do
from my colleagues,” she says.
When not on campus, Schmid-Fareed likes to practice yoga, draw and paint.