Brandon Nappi, D.Min., M.Div.
About Brandon Nappi, D.Min., M.Div.
Brandon Nappi, D.Min., M.Div., is a lecturer and the Executive Director of Leadership Programs at Berkeley Divinity School, Yale Divinity School. He integrates mindfulness and spiritual traditions into his teachings and has founded the Copper Beech Institute, focusing on mindfulness practice.
Work at Yale University
Brandon Nappi serves as a Lecturer at Yale University, a position he has held since 2020. He contributes to the academic community at Yale Divinity School, focusing on the integration of mindfulness and spirituality into his teachings. His role involves engaging students in discussions that explore the intersection of various spiritual traditions and contemporary mindfulness practices.
Current Role at Yale Divinity School
In addition to his role as a Lecturer, Brandon Nappi is the Executive Director of Leadership Programs at Berkeley Divinity School, a position he has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, he oversees programs designed to enhance leadership skills within the context of theological education. His work emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in leadership development.
Educational Background
Brandon Nappi earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theology/Theological Studies from the University of Notre Dame, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. He furthered his education at Yale University, obtaining a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from 1999 to 2001. He also pursued advanced studies at the Aquinas Institute of Theology, achieving a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from 2006 to 2011.
Founding of Copper Beech Institute
In 2014, Brandon Nappi founded the Copper Beech Institute, which focuses on the transformative power of mindfulness practice. The institute aims to provide resources and training for individuals seeking to incorporate mindfulness into their personal and professional lives. He served as the Executive Director until 2022, guiding the institute's mission and programs.
Mindfulness Training and Experience
Brandon Nappi received extensive mindfulness training from the University of Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness, founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn. This training informs his approach to teaching and leadership, allowing him to integrate mindfulness practices into his work at Yale Divinity School and the Copper Beech Institute.