Business Faculty

ALAN BRISKIN received his Bachelor’s from Goddard College and his Master’s and Doctorate from the Wright Institute. He is co-founder of the Collective Wisdom Initiative is a leading voice in the field of organizational learning and development. Alan’s work as an organizational consultant and researcher came to further fruition in his co-authored book, The Power of Collective Wisdom, which won the 2010 Nautilus Award in the category of Business and Leadership. Another co-authored publication, Daily Miracles: Stories and Practices of Humanity and Excellence in Health Care, was chosen as the 2007 Book of the Year by the American Journal of Nursing.

DUANE ELGIN received his MBA from the Wharton Business School, has an MA in economic history from the University of Pennsylvania and is an honorary PhD for work in “ecological and spiritual transformation” from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Duane is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and social visionary. In 2006, he received the International Peace Award of Japan (the Goi award) in recognition of his contribution to a global “vision, consciousness, and lifestyle” that fosters a “more sustainable and spiritual culture.” His books include: The Living Universe: Where Are We? Who Are We? Where Are We Going?; Promise Ahead: A Vision of Hope and Action for Humanity’s Future, Voluntary Simplicity: Toward a Way of Life that is Outwardly Simple, Inwardly Rich, and Awakening Earth: Exploring the Evolution of Human Culture and Consciousness. With Joseph Campbell and other scholars he co-authored the book Changing Images of Man.

GEORGE POR received his Bachelor’s from Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem, and his Master’s from Université Paris Vincennes (Paris VIII). George is a researcher in collective intelligence, the founder of Community Intelligence, and the online community, Enlivening Edge: News from Next-Stage Organizations. George offers strategic learning to visionary leaders in business, government, and civil society, and facilitates vertical development in people and organizations. His past academic posts include the London School of Economics, UC Berkeley, and the Université de Paris, and his consulting clients have included Climate and Development Knowledge Network, European Commission, European Investment Bank, Ford Motor Co., Global Leadership Academy, Greenpeace, Intel, International center for Organizational Design, Shell, Siemens, Unilever, UN Development Programme, World Business Academy, and the World Wildlife Foundation.

JEAN HOUSTON (Chancellor) is a visionary researcher who has authored nearly 30 books and worked intensively in over 40 cultures, lectured in over 100 countries, and worked with major organizations such as UNICEF and NASA. Dr. Houston has served on the faculties of Columbia University, Hunter College, Marymount College, The New School for Social Research, and the University of California. She holds doctoral degrees in both psychology and religion. Since 2002, Dr. Houston has been working with the United Nations Development program, training leaders in developing cultures throughout the world.

KATHIA CASTRO-LASZLO received her Bachelor’s and Master’s from the Tecnologico de Monterrey, and her Doctorate from Saybrook University. Kathia is the Chief Creative Officer of Magenta Wisdom and the Founding Partner of the Journey Network. As a consultant, she is the facilitator and designer of innovative learning systems within corporations, educational institutions, and international communities. She is widely published on the topics of cultural healing, integral sustainability, evolutionary learning communities and leadership.

MARCO ANTONIO ROBLEDO is a Professor of the Department of Business Economics, Director of the Masters of Business Administration, Director of the School of Tourism Felipe Moreno, and Vice-director of the Laboratory of Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation at the University of the Balearics. He engages in various different topics of research such as Transformational Service Research and measurement of service quality and the study of quality systems and models. He has published academic and professional books with his research focusing on the application of Integral Theory in Business, the first integrally-built management metatheory.

MONICA SHARMA trained as a physician and epidemiologist, worked for the United Nations for more than thirty years. Currently, she engages worldwide as an international expert and practitioner on leadership development for sustainable and equitable change.

DAVID SIBBET received his bachelors from Occidental College and his masters from Northwestern university. He Is a distinguished process consultant recognized by the Organizational Development Network Award and is the Chairman of Grove Consultants International. David pioneered visual facilitation and is the author and co author of a series of books on visual facilitation and consultation.

ELIZABETH DEBOLD received her Bachelor’s from Mt. Holyoke College and her Master’s and Doctorate from Harvard University Graduate School of Education. She is a founding member of the Harvard Project on Women’s Psychology and Girls’ Development. She has served as the Academic Director of The Graduate Institute and Senior Editor of EnlightenNext. She is a leading authority on gender development and author of the bestselling, Mother Daughter Revolution: From Good Girls to Great Women.

GISELA WENDLING received her Bachelor’s and Master’s from Sonoma State University and her Doctorate from Fielding Graduate University. She was the Coordinator of Sonoma State’s Organizational Development Master’s program and was an Assistant Professor at Sonoma State University in the Psychology department. Her interests include organizational development, ritual, and Indigenous cultures.

JONATHAN REAMS received his Doctorate in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University. He teaches and does research on leadership development, coaching and counseling. He serves as Editor-in Chief of Integral Review: A Transdisciplinary and Transcultural Journal for New Thought, Praxis and Research. He is also a co-founder of the Center for Transformative Leadership. His publications include: What’s Integral about Leadership?, Integral Leadership: Generating Space for Emergence through Quality of Presence, Leading the Future, Making Leadership Development Developmental and Integral Leadership: Opening Space by Leading through the Heart. He is also co-editor of Integral Education: New Directions for Higher Learning.

KIM NGO received her Bachelor’s from Sonoma State University, her MBA from Golden Gate University, and is currently obtaining her Doctorate in Accounting from Argosy University. Chairperson of the Marin Asian Advocacy Project and fluent in Vietnamese (her first language) Kim’s professional background includes senior management positions in financial institutions. Her research interests include economic empowerment, business education, and human rights.

MELISSA SCHWARTZ received her Master’s from Beacon College and her Doctorate from Rosebridge Graduate School (now Argosy University). Dually licensed as both a clinical psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist, Melissa maintains a private practice as a consulting psychologist. She serves as a peer reviewer for the California Psychological Association’s Office of Professional Development Provider Approval Committee and for the APA journal, Psychology of Women Quarterly. She also serves as a Subject Matter Expert for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Her interests include the psychology of women, adult development, and qualitative research.

TYSHAWN JENKINS received his Doctorate in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and an MBA in Organizational Leadership from Thomas Edison University, as well as a BFA in Graphic Design from The College of New Jersey. He has extensive experience in marketing, public affairs, and education, having served as a Continuing Education Instructor at Camden County College and as Public Affairs and Media Manager for the West Windsor-Plainsboro School District. Dr. Jenkins has published articles on military operations and frequently presents on veteran mental health and physical fitness. He also serves as a clinical supervisor and consultant for various organizations, and is a dedicated advocate for the Wounded Warrior Project, contributing to numerous community service initiative.