Tim Desmond

Tim Desmond is a Distinguished Faculty Scholar at Antioch University, teaching professional psychology rooted in self-compassion. He's the founder of Peer Collective and co-founder of Morning Sun Mindfulness Center in Alstead, NH. After a troubled youth, Desmond was exposed to the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh and eventually studied at Plum Village. Desmond was also a co-organizer of Occupy Wall Street. He lives in Santa Cruz, CA with his son Finn.