Cheryl Shah brings more than 20 years of corporate experience to her work as a mindfulness teacher, facilitator, and coach. Her professional journey has deepened her belief that more compassionate and sustainable ways to lead, live, and work are possible. Drawing on her experience with leaders and organizations, Cheryl creates approachable and supportive learning environments that acknowledge the challenges of everyday life while fostering resilience, self-awareness, and well-being.
Cheryl has taught Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness for more than 10 years at organizations including Qualcomm, Google, and Sephora. She holds certifications in MBSR and Mindful Self-Compassion through UCSD and became a Certified Health & Wellbeing Coach through Duke Health in August 2026.
Passionate about holistic health, Cheryl integrates mindfulness, self-compassion, and health coaching to help people create the health and well-being they envision. She helps individuals build sustainable habits that support their health goals and align with their values. Cheryl teaches MBSR, Mindful Self-Compassion, and group coaching programs that bring these practices together in a caring and connected community.
Cheryl is grateful to serve as Lead Mindfulness Facilitator and Curriculum Developer with the UCSD Center for Mindfulness. She approaches her work with humility, curiosity, and compassion, honoring each person’s unique path toward greater balance and well-being.
Cheryl and her husband live in beautiful San Diego and have two wonderful adult daughters. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys traveling, hiking, playing tennis, reading, playing Mah Jongg, and spending time with family and friends.
Email: cashah@health.ucsd.edu