Ali Smith is a pioneer in the mindfulness movement and co-founder of the Holistic Life Foundation (HLF). Since 2001, he has led initiatives in Baltimore and beyond, teaching yoga and meditation to over 200,000 students in underserved communities. A leading authority on trauma-informed education, his work has been featured on CNN, NBC, and Oprah Magazine. He is the lead author of “Let Your Light Shine,” which details his evidence-based approach to community healing.