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Robert Thurman, a pioneering scholar, author, and influential advocate for Tibetan culture. The Je Tsongkhapa Professor of Indo-Tibetan Studies at Columbia University, founder of Tibet House, and long time supporter of the Dalai Lama, his work encompasses a vast array of academic, spiritual, and humanitarian efforts, making significant contributions to the global understanding and appreciation of Tibetan wisdom and compassion.
Anthony Holland, MBA, ICCF Certified Executive Coach, Global Business & AI Technology consultant, author, speaker and Villanova University Adjunct Professor of DEI and Leadership Development. Anthony is a former Deloitte Consulting Partner and recognized Artificial Intelligence & Cloud software expert, a Board Advisor for XPRIZE, and Board Co-Chair for Inner Strength Education.
Jon Kabat-Zinn is a long-time pioneer in the field of mind-body medicine and is internationally known for developing the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to integrate a universal meditative discipline and way of being into mainstream life to bring about greater health, healing, and transformation of our world. He has made significant groundbreaking contributions to integrate mindfulness meditation with psychology and neuroscience. Countless individuals from all walks of life have been influenced by his books, including Full Catastrophe Living and Wherever You Go, There You Are. Jon is also an American professor emeritus of medicine and the creator of the Stress Reduction Clinic and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the UMass Medical School.
Amy Edelstein is a transformational educator, author, and speaker dedicated to supporting the emergence of our higher human potentials. In 2014, she founded Inner Strength Education, which has enriched the lives of 25,000 Philadelphia students through pioneering mindfulness and systems-thinking school programs, earning her a Philadelphia Social Innovators Award. A Cornell University College Scholar with over 40 years experience with contemplative practice, she is also author of several award-winning books including The Conscious Classroom.
Leashia Lewis is the director of Villanova University UNITAS, the Athletics Departments DE&I initiative. She holds a MA from Villanova in Secondary Counseling along with an undergraduate double major and triple minor. Committed helping underrepresented students succeed in college and career placement, she worked for many years as a high school counselor. Lewis is certified in Courageous Conversations about Race Protocol, is a board member of the Villanova Varsity Club Hall of Fame for Athletics, a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC); and Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling (PACAC); American School Counseling Association (ASCA), and was an All-American track and field athlete on Villanova’s track and field team
Parham Antonio Vasaiely is a dynamic entrepreneur and executive with a rich background in both multinational corporations and startups. Originating from Hamburg, Germany, with a foundation in Computer Science, he specializes in Software, Complex Distributed Systems, and AI. Parham is dedicated to driving digitalization forward, holding key roles in sales, product, strategy, and business development. He actively contributes to the startup ecosystem as an investor, advisor, and mentor. His expertise encompasses entrepreneurial leadership, sales strategy, integrated product development, business transformation, and strategic partnerships, including a notable advisory role with the United Nations on AI and smart technology.
Paul is the CEO of the non-profit Global Action Resource Center and the Community Capacity Building Institute in San Diego. A veteran to this work, at 17 he began his career as a youth organizer during the 1970s activist movements. He served as an international consultant specializing in Community Development, Youth Development, Child Welfare, and Organizational Development, successfully completing projects in Central Asia (Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan), the Netherlands, Brazil, Jamaica, and Egypt. Paul has also served as faculty at Springfield College, New School of Architecture and Design, San Diego City College, and UC San Diego. An author of articles and books, Paul has been honored with numerous awards for his work.
Susan Taylor, CEO and Co-founder of Generon International, is a transformational coach and consultant who has worked with some of the most renowned thought leaders in the domains of emotional, spiritual and leadership intelligence for more than 25 years. Susan possesses a deep passion and expertise in Bohmian Dialogue, guiding clients to new and deeper understandings that lead to inspired action. As a former contributor to Forbes, Susan writes on topics based in human consciousness. She serves on the Advisory Committee of the American Leadership Forum.
