Sucandra (Thich Nu Dieu Nguyet), MA, CNP, E-RYT

President

Sucandra is a Ukrainian-born American Buddhist nun in the Mahāyāna tradition of Vietnam. As a dedicated scholar-practitioner, she strives to advance the fields of contemplative sciences and mental health education. Her determination can be seen upon her role as co-founder of Mind-Brain Contemplative Lab.

Sucandra’s commitment to integrating ancient wisdom with modern scientific insights is evident in her passion for making transformative teachings accessible to all, especially communities that have been historically marginalized or excluded from such opportunities. Her past clinical experience supporting individuals with traumatic brain injuries has deepened her understanding of the mind’s resilience and refined her practice of person-centered care and compassion. Sucandra devotes her life to the Buddhadharma and enhancing accessibility for contemplative data-based education in the Eastern and Western hemispheres.

At CHI, Sucandra leads initiatives that bridge gaps between modern psychology and Buddhist contemplative traditions, fostering inclusive education, research, and healing. Her leadership reflects a vision of holistic well-being rooted in both inner development and social responsibility. Outside of CHI, Sucandra is a Ph.D. researcher and Mindfulness Instructor at CIIS.