Sierra Downing

Sierra Downing is an experienced professional currently serving as an Assistant Hall Director at The Ohio State University, where responsibilities include managing a residential community of over 850 students and mentoring Resident Advisors. As the founder of Mindfully Basic, Sierra leads group yoga sessions and develops mindful tools for coaching. Previous roles include Community Impact Strategist at ViceVersa Community, where Sierra designed safe spaces for authentic storytelling, and Site Coordinator for Communities In Schools of Ohio, focusing on support for at-risk students. Sierra also has extensive experience in teaching English as a Second Language across various age groups and settings. Sierra holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from The Ohio State University and an Associate of Arts and Sciences from Columbus State Community College.