Vernice Solimar was founder and chair of the Integral Psychology M.A. program, and former chair of Consciousness and Transformative Studies at John F. Kennedy University. With Dr. Monica Sharma, former Director of Leadership Training for Developing Countries at the UN, Vernice founded and directed the Leadership for Personal and Social Transformation certificate at JFKU. Vernice is a founding member of Ken Wilber's Integral Institute, and  has taught courses and  workshops on the Evolution of Consciousness and Culture in the USA, South America, Puerto Rico, Taiwan and  Uganda among others.

Dr. Susanne Cook-Greuter is the creator of the MAP instrument and its assessment methodology. Dr. Cook-Greuter is known worldwide for her seminal work in adult development theory and is a keynote speaker at conferences internationally. She has charted new territory in defining mature adult development.

Karen Evanoff is Dena’ina Athabascan from Nondalton, Alaska. Karen has a degree in Anthropology and currently works for Lake Clark National Park as the Cultural Anthropologist.   Majority of her work involves working with Alaskan Native people on projects or programs relating to cultural preservation and revitalization. Karen’s work involves looking outside the box for systems and providing input for change that includes indigenous voice, perspective and input into work that directly effects them. She is currently studying a new method to research that involves an integral or holistic approach thereby working from a broader framework for research.

Nomali Perera, MA, PCC, has been in the field of leadership development coaching, facilitation and teaching since 2007. Nomali is a trained facilitator of the Immunity to Change™ process, a Master Coach at Life XT and a certified Integral Master Coach through Integral Coaching Canada. Nomali has also been a professional consultant in people development and training in Brazil and Mexico. She currently lives in Boulder, Colorado.

Akasha Pete Saunders is a seasoned pilgrim, educator, and developmental coach specializing in diversity, inclusion, and equity. With a focus on spiritual development and human consciousness, he empowers individuals and organizations through constructive approaches. Known for his expertise in working with diverse men, Akasha designs transformative workshops, including the Braveheart Men's Retreats, to cultivate awareness, inclusive masculinities, and leadership skills. He is also dedicated to supporting fathers and strengthening father-child bonds, having founded a fatherhood organization in Bermuda. With a background in banking and communication consulting, Akasha serves as an adjunct faculty at St. George's University and holds advanced degrees in Human Development. As a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), he embraces partnership and intimate conversations with groups. Based in Grenada, Bermuda, and the U.S., Akasha's adventures are shared with his partner, their son, and their beloved cockapoo.