Alex Snider MA, CMF

About

Alex Snider, MA, CMF, is a strategy lead with the U.S. federal government, where he guides a team working to make government more effective and trustworthy. He spent the first decade of his career at the Department of State, working mainly on Africa and democracy, and has also worked in the U.S. Senate and the World Bank. He studied at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has a Masters in Foreign Service from Georgetown University.

His commitment to mindfulness and embracing emotions goes beyond personal practice; it’s a core part of his professional mission. As co-lead of a government-wide mental well-being community of practice and co-founder of Mindful FED, the first-ever government-wide mindfulness community, Snider strives to bring a mindful and human lens to the bureaucracy he genuinely loves. A Certified Mindfulness Facilitator through UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, he regularly leads mindfulness and meditation events in the Washington, DC area.

Snider's writing is done in his personal capacity and the views expressed do not necessarily represent the views of his agency or the United States.

Recent Posts

The Power of Goodbyes at Work

Workplace farewells are disappearing. Amid mass federal workforce layoffs, one lesson is clear: When we stop recognizing departures, we risk losing those we most need to keep.

Trust the Pendulum Swing

When our lives feel like they are going in the wrong direction, the pendulum reminds us that struggle isn’t the end of the story. Here’s how to trust the swing.

The Real Magic of Festivals, Retreats, and Weekend Workshops

That retreat, workshop, or festival? Turns out you didn’t need it—the real magic has been building inside you all along. Here's a better way to relate to these peak experiences.

How Are You? It's a Deceptively Hard Question

A Personal Perspective: What if struggle and joy could coexist? Here’s how to find balance—and stubborn gladness—in the chaos.

Forget “Dance Like No One’s Watching”

The saying “Dance like no one’s watching” misses the point. The magic on the dance floor and in life is showing up and embracing the beauty of being seen—stumbles and all.

"Severance" and Our Own Workplace Dystopias

Apple TV+'s "Severance" is more than a dystopian drama. It’s a wake-up call for how we work.

The "Last Minute, No Pressure" Invitation

No planning guilt, no overthinking, no stress—just a simple way to make the connection we crave actually happen.

"Wicked"’s Call to Kindness

"Wicked"—the hit musical turned movie—is more than catchy songs and dazzling sets; it shows how generosity, even toward the “wicked,” can transform relationships.

This New Year, Bring Ted Lasso to Work

Don't listen to the skeptics: Ted Lasso’s optimism and care for others can transform your workplace—and your experience at work. Here’s how to make it happen in 2025.

What Skiing Teaches Us About Relationships

Skiing isn’t just a winter thrill—it’s a crash course (pardon the pun) in how to deepen our relationships. Here's how.