Board Meetings
The AIMC Board of Directors usually meets on the fourth Sunday of February, April, June, August, October and December from 4 PM to 6 PM. Meetings are announced in the newsletter and listed on the website calendar. The Board welcomes community involvement and a process of participatory decision-making. If you would like to attend and/or add a board agenda item for consideration, please email to confirm the meeting date, time and location.
Board Service
Board members serve two-year terms, and new board members are elected in the fall at the annual membership meeting. The terms of board members are staggered to help maintain the continuity of the board.
We are grateful to all who have served on past or present boards.
Board of Directors
Sandi Marjon | President
Ikela Lewis | Vice-President Ikela has been studying and practicing Buddhism since 2015, primarily in the Theravāda tradition. He first practiced with the Dharma Zephyr Insight Meditation Community in Carson City, Nevada, and over the years have sat multiple multi-day residential and at-home retreats. He has been a member of AIMC since 2022. Since 2020 he has worked closely with his primary teacher, Denise Barclay, whose root teacher is Heather Sundberg, and more recently with Brian Lasage. His PhD studies at UNM center on the use of mindfulness and compassion to alleviate suffering related to addictive behaviors.
Steve Ross | Secretary
Victoria Nagelis | Communications
Vikki began her meditation journey on the East Coast in 2020 during the pandemic, inspired by Dan Harris’s podcast. Initially exploring meditation for personal growth, she attended retreats at Wisdom House and the Red Barn in Connecticut, deepening her practice. She also became certified as a Reiki Level 2 and Sound Healer Level 2 practitioner, reflecting her broader interest in energy arts. Most recently, she completed a two-day Qigong training in November 2024.
In 2022, Vikki relocated to Boise, Idaho, where she completed her first 10-day silent Vipassana retreat in the S.N. Goenka tradition at Dhamma Pasava in Lava Hot Springs. In December 2023, she moved to Albuquerque and became involved with the Albuquerque Insight Meditation Center. Vikki is also active in Recovery Dharma and is proud to be celebrating nine years of sobriety.
Currently, Vikki is enrolled in the Master’s Program in Mindfulness Studies at Lesley University, which she will complete in 2025. Alongside her studies, she volunteers as a hospice caregiver and is training to become a Death Doula. A CrossFit coach and outdoor enthusiast, Vikki enjoys hiking in Albuquerque’s bosque and the Sandia foothills, finding inspiration in nature’s beauty.
Royce Tevis-Townes | Board Member
Marc Robards | Webmaster Marc serves as the webmaster for our sangha and is also on the board. He has been meditating for over 15 years and practicing within the Theravada tradition for the past five. After exploring Zen and encountering the teachings of Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg, he found that the clarity and depth of Early Buddhism deeply resonated with him.
With a 27-year career in software development, Marc brings both technical skill and heartfelt dedication to supporting our community. Originally from Destin, Florida, he long dreamed of living near mountains. He now calls New Mexico home and loves the high desert landscape, the warmth of its people, and hiking the Sandias with his wife, Danielle.
Board Meetings
Board meetings are usually held on the third Monday evening of even-numbered months and are listed in the calendar. All community members are encouraged to attend. The Board of Directors welcomes community involvement and a process of participatory decision-making.
Board of Directors
Sandi Marjon | President
Ikela Lewis | Vice-President Ikela has been studying and practicing Buddhism since 2015, primarily in the Theravāda tradition. He first practiced with the Dharma Zephyr Insight Meditation Community in Carson City, Nevada, and over the years have sat multiple multi-day residential and at-home retreats. He has been a member of AIMC since 2022. Since 2020 he has worked closely with his primary teacher, Denise Barclay, whose root teacher is Heather Sundberg, and more recently with Brian Lasage. His PhD studies at UNM center on the use of mindfulness and compassion to alleviate suffering related to addictive behaviors.
Steve Ross | Secretary
Victoria Nagelis | Communications
Vikki began her meditation journey on the East Coast in 2020 during the pandemic, inspired by Dan Harris’s podcast. Initially exploring meditation for personal growth, she attended retreats at Wisdom House and the Red Barn in Connecticut, deepening her practice. She also became certified as a Reiki Level 2 and Sound Healer Level 2 practitioner, reflecting her broader interest in energy arts. Most recently, she completed a two-day Qigong training in November 2024.
In 2022, Vikki relocated to Boise, Idaho, where she completed her first 10-day silent Vipassana retreat in the S.N. Goenka tradition at Dhamma Pasava in Lava Hot Springs. In December 2023, she moved to Albuquerque and became involved with the Albuquerque Insight Meditation Center. Vikki is also active in Recovery Dharma and is proud to be celebrating nine years of sobriety.
Currently, Vikki is enrolled in the Master’s Program in Mindfulness Studies at Lesley University, which she will complete in 2025. Alongside her studies, she volunteers as a hospice caregiver and is training to become a Death Doula. A CrossFit coach and outdoor enthusiast, Vikki enjoys hiking in Albuquerque’s bosque and the Sandia foothills, finding inspiration in nature’s beauty.
Royce Tevis-Townes | Board Member
Marc Robards | Webmaster Marc serves as the webmaster for our sangha and is also on the board. He has been meditating for over 15 years and practicing within the Theravada tradition for the past five. After exploring Zen and encountering the teachings of Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg, he found that the clarity and depth of Early Buddhism deeply resonated with him.
With a 27-year career in software development, Marc brings both technical skill and heartfelt dedication to supporting our community. Originally from Destin, Florida, he long dreamed of living near mountains. He now calls New Mexico home and loves the high desert landscape, the warmth of its people, and hiking the Sandias with his wife, Danielle.
Board Service
Board members serve two-year terms, and new board members are elected in the fall at the annual membership meeting. The terms of board members are staggered to help maintain the continuity of the board.
We are grateful to all who have served on past or present boards.
“For the awakening of the heart, conditions are always good enough.”