Karina Solovieff is a licensed clinical psychologist and a doctoral candidate researching the effects of Zen mindfulness practices on mental health professionals. Her academic work is grounded in silent Zen retreats developed by Marsha Linehan, Rōshi, and led by Randy Wolbert, Rōshi, with whom she began studying Zen in 2017 upon joining the Empty Cloud Sangha: a community where she found a deep sense of belonging. In December 2025, Karina was appointed Sensei by Randy Wolbert, Rōshi.

Her profession is one of her greatest passions. These silent retreats continually renew her inner energy, allowing her to offer an empathic and compassionate presence in her clinical work.

In addition to her work as a psychologist, Karina is dedicated to organizing Zen retreats around the world, nurturing the intersection between contemplative wisdom and meaningful service.