Sivaporn Nimityongskul, known as Lar Nimit, has a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Kasetsart University in Thailand and a master’s degree in Economics from Western Michigan University. She is a certified public accountant and worked as the manager of the University of South Alabama Chemotherapy clinic. She has been running a local Thai restaurant, for over 20 years. Lar founded the Meditation Center of Alabama, a non-profit organization, in 2007 and has been involved in running all operations since then. She is a certified MSBR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) meditation instructor. Lar has been a direct witness to the power of meditation in improving one's physical, spiritual, and mental well-being. She wishes to spread inner peace and happiness to all.