Omkar Sawardekar

Omkar Sawardekar, MSW, LICSW, is a therapist, trainer, intercultural coach, and organizational consultant. Omkar first came across mindfulness practice about 20 years ago and keeps falling in love with the beauty of these teachings. Omkar feels at home on this path of awakening, truth, and community. He is committed to using his intercultural skills and leadership to make Common Ground an increasingly inclusive community, fostering a culture that supports shared insights and healing, benefiting both individuals and the broader community. Before joining the board, Omkar was a leader with Common Ground's teen programming, BIPOC community, masculinity group, and activist sanghas.