About TSF
Tranquil Space Foundation expands opportunities for girls and women to develop their inner voice through yoga, creativity, and leadership activities.
History
Founding
Tranquil Space Foundation evolved from Tranquil Space, a dynamic DC yoga community that was voted one of the top 25 yoga studios in the world by Travel + Leisure in 2007. Tranquil Space was created by DC entrepreneur Kimberly Wilson, who grew the organization from a small, home-based business to a thriving, socially responsible enterprise. Tranquil Space helps yogis in DC and beyond explore the practice and principles of yoga through regional and international retreats and workshops. In addition, the studio’s Karma Yoga program offers special classes and events designed to raise money for charitable organizations.
Over time, Wilson became interested in doing even more to bring the benefits of yoga to a wider community. In 2006, she collaborated with local leaders to hatch the concept of Tranquil Space Foundation, building on her passion not only for yoga but also for helping women discover their full potential.
Accomplishments
In its first year, even before the IRS recognized Tranquil Space Foundation as a 501(c)(3), the Foundation recruited a dozen people to its steering committee; launched a website; developed curriculum for the signature program; and piloted TranquilTeens. Tranquil Space Foundation will build on this success in the coming years, empowering women and girls to find their inner voice.
Annual Reports
Leadership
Board of Directors
Kimberly Wilson is a teacher, designer, author, speaker, activist, and entrepreneur. With a desire to expand her philanthropic work and passion for empowering women, she founded the Tranquil Space Foundation to assist young girls with finding their inner voice through three tranquil tools: yoga, creativity, and leadership. She is the founder of Tranquil Space Yoga in Washington, DC. and holds a Master’s in Women’s Studies. Her book, Hip Tranquil Chick, explores how to live a mindfully extravagant life. She designs the eco-luxe TranquiliT clothing collection and has produced three yoga CDs. Her work has been featured in Fit Yoga, Daily Candy, Lucky, Shape, and Yoga Journal and she enjoys serving on the board of the Mid-Atlantic Yoga Association. Learn more at kimberlywilson.com. Kimberly also serves as the programming committee chair.
Tim Mooney is a Washington, DC-based entrepreneur with a passion for technology and the law. Tim’s experience in nonprofit law spans over a decade. He co-founded Columbia Riverkeeper and has served as senior counsel for Alliance for Justice and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. His published articles include Best Supporting Actors: Public Charities’ Important Role in the California Recall Election, and The Hiber-Nation of Public Charities. Tim regularly addresses issues facing nonprofits on the Nonprofit & Political Law Blog and Nonprofit Law Podcast. Tim maintains a solo law practice, specializing in nonprofit law, and Nineball Media, a podcast, technology and new media production and consulting business. He received a BS from Syracuse University/SUNY ESF and a JD from Pace University School of Law. Tim also serves as the communications chair.
Brian Winterfeldt is a partner in the Litigation Department and a member of the Intellectual Property Group of Steptoe & Johnson, LLP. Brian’s practice involves most aspects of intellectual property law, including domestic and international trademark counseling, clearance, prosecution, enforcement, and litigation, as well as trade dress and domain name issues. Brian is a graduate of Emory University (B.A.), Tulane University (M.A., Latin American Studies), and Georgetown University Law Center (J.D.). Brian also serves as the development chair.
Steering Committee
Lauren Beeler (communications chair) is delighted to be part of the Tranquil Space Foundation community. She currently works at a government relations/public affairs firm in Washington, DC. Lauren is a member of Women of Mass Creation, a women’s creativity group, and volunteers at Miriam’s Kitchen. Spending the majority of her childhood living overseas, Lauren has been traveling the world since age 8. She recently joined the Tranquil Space Yoga team as Public Relations Assistant and Studio Assistant. Lauren completed the Level 1 Teacher Training at Tranquil Space in June, 2009. Lauren holds a bachelor’s degree in Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs from Miami University in Ohio.
Lauren Brownstein (generosity chair) has worked in philanthropy for over a decade as a fundraiser, educator, and program manager. She helps non-profits achieve their goals through PITCH, LLC, her fundraising consulting practice. Her areas of expertise include proposal writing, corporate sponsorship, and campaign planning. She has worked with arts organizations, trade associations, medial research foundations, community centers, and various other causes. Lauren volunteers with cancer patients and sits on several non-profit boards. She is an international traveler and yoga enthusiast. She earned a master’s degree from the George Washington University and a Bachelor’s with High Distinction from the University of Virginia.
Allison Manion Gilbert (partnership coordinator) is honored to be part of the Tranquil Space Foundation. As Director of Programs for the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative, she works with arts and cultural organizations, artists, teachers, and community leaders to ensure that all students in the District of Columbia have access to high quality arts education. In addition to her passion for the arts, Alli enjoys cooking, practicing yoga at Tranquil Space, and reading at the beach. She lives in Alexandria with her husband Kenneth and their sweet cat, Jojo.
Jackie Leventhal (volunteer coordinator) is a Floridian turned Washingtonian who graduated as a valedictorian with a degree in Sociology from the University of Florida in 2005. She now coordinates continuing education and professional development programs for associations. In her free time, she volunteers as an English teacher and book club facilitator with adult immigrants at Language, ETC. Jackie has a penchant for memoir and travel writing and recently started documenting all “story of my life” experiences on her blog. She is a Studio Assistant at Tranquil Space Yoga and a traveler led by her palate, having tasted her way through 16 countries.
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