Gabi Otto, Dawa Dolma

Photographed by Mark Berndt

Gabi Otto has been a member of the Rime Buddhist Center since 2003. Over the last decade, she has been a board member and President for the Center, working with Lama Chuck on the prison outreach project.

Gabi has also served on the board and finance committee of KKFI, a Kansas City community radio station where she has hosted the show “Sunset Reggae” for over 20 years. She is a co-creator of “Jaws of Justice,” a KKFI radio show focusing on criminal justice issues. Most recently, she has worked with a team of producers to create “Global Roots Radio.”

As of 2016, Gabi serves as the Executive Director of the Rime Buddhist Center. In this role, she oversees the day-to-day operations and directs the continued development and evolution of the center.