We help people develop, sustain, and deepen their commitment to nonviolence. No matter what the odds.
We encourage people in all walks of life to discover their innate capacity for nonviolence and to cultivate its power for the long-term transformation of themselves and the world, focusing on the root causes of dehumanization and ultimately all forms of violence. We aim to make the logic, history, and yet-unexplored potential of nonviolence more accessible to activists and agents of cultural change (which ultimately includes all of us), thereby empowering effective, healing, and principled action around the world.
Nonviolence works.
It’s for us to learn how.
Our logo depicts the ‘charkha’ or spinning wheel. It is symbolic of the nonviolent legacy of Mahatma Gandhi for the world.
For the Love of Nonviolence: Our Board of Directors & Team.
The work of the Metta Center is a legacy of love passed down to Michael Nagler by his Teacher who was deeply affected by living in India during Gandhi’s time and sought to preserve his message of principled nonviolence. Our board of directors have been connected with the Metta Center through Michael’s teaching or through one of our programs.
Michael Nagler, President, Founder (Pictured Left)Susan Rockrise, Vice PresidentAnna Ikeda, SecretaryJames Phoenix, TreasurerSafoora ArbabGilda Bettencourt
Ela Gandhi
Anna LeinbergerNandu Menon
Francesca Po“Sky” Jim SchuylerTiffany Ornelas de ToolStephanie Van Hook, Executive DirectorHonorary: Maja Bengtson, Cynthia Boaz, Lorin Peters
Creative Team:
Michael Nagler, Stephanie Van Hook, and Matthew Watrous with support from the board, volunteers, and other friends.
