LaDawn Haglund is a sociologist, professor, and researcher in the areas of human rights, social justice, and socially transformative processes, and has authored numerous articles and books on these topics. Her teaching focuses on guiding students in bringing their intelligence, compasión, and bravery to confront the structural and cultural violence that perpetuates injustice in our world. In addition to her work as a professor, se desempeña como instructora de meditación y subdirectora del programa Shambhala ocasional.. Fue miembro del Comité Directivo del Equipo del Proceso Shambhala de 2019-2020 y ha practicado el budismo durante más de 30 años.