Karen Lola Mascari -
Founder of be.here.now.  A Center for Mindfulness 
​ Certified Mindfulness Instructor,
Master ​Reiki Practitioner, Trauma Informed Professional, Speaker, Educator, Consultant

Karen aka Lola is a certified Mindfulness Instructor who received her training through Mindful Schools. She is also a Trauma Informed Professional where she received training at the Center for Adolescent Studies. Karen is a NJ certified Educator with a degree in Elementary Education Prek-8.  Karen has taught educators around the country mindfulness practices. She is a national presenter. Karen has 30 years teaching experience. She has worked with all grades level teaching them the practice of mindfulness. Karen is also a gifted specialist as well. Karen's course work includes: mindful communication, the foundations of mindfulness, dealing with difficult emotions, mindful play, yoga and the young child, mindfulness for adults, MBSR. Karen is also a Master Reiki Practitioner.
Karen also is a loving wife and mother to three children. Karen's oldest son, Vincent is serving as a US Federal Agent. Her middle son, Carlos was adopted from Guatemala when he was younger and is serving in the Army. And her youngest child, Faith was adopted from South Korea who is working to fulfill her dream as a police officer. Karen and Joe are living a beautiful life in Ocean Grove NJ!