Trustee's Council

 

 

theresa.jpgWilliam Day, MBA, MA COUNSELING, CO-DIRECTOR - SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, GTO, MEXICO.
William was elected to the Council in July of 2011. He was also elected to be Co-Director of CGPP in July 2011. William started and operated two business’s during his career. A home building company in the late 70's and office building development company in the late 80's. He received and MBA from Harvard University in 1983 and a Masters in Counseling from West Virginia University in 1994. He had a practice as a mental health counselor from 1995 to 2005 working with children and adults. In 2006 William got involved in politics and ran for the Virginia Legislature in 2007 and for the U.S. Congress in Virginia's 1st District in 2008. He has been a peace activist and has worked with children most of his adult life.

pat.jpgKathryn Ashera Rose, CO-DIRECTOR - RESTON, VA, USA
As an educator and curriculum designer, Kathryn seeks to cultivate the capacity for connection, clarity, peace, joy and beauty through the awakening of the heart, creative expression, and intergenerational community celebration.  “Children bring a sense of wonder and vitality, an openness to new discoveries in each moment.” Her current quest is to bring children closer to nature.  She is an interfaith minister, mentor teacher of the Dances of Universal Peace, an author, healing arts practitioner, and lifelong dancer. As a BePeace facilitator, she offers individual coaching, conflict resolution/mediation, and trainings in compassionate communication. She directed a series of intergenerational ‘Creative Arts For Peace’ summer camps and has spent several years directing religious education programs at new thought and liberal churches. 

theresa.jpgTheresa Tajali Tolan, MS, LMFT FOUNDER - EVANSVILLE, WI, USA
Theresa is a Marriage and Family Therapist and Parent Educator working in the field of child, family and community emotional and mental health for 20 years.  She has coordinated and directed numerous children’s and family peace camps and peace programs, into which she integrates Nurturing Spirituality in Children and Spiritual Parenting principles. Theresa is a certified leader and supervised dance mentor of the Dances of Universal Peace, leading dances for the past the past 11 years.  Currently she leads family Universal Worship Services and has lead dances in a variety of settings, including schools, prisons, and family programs.



steve.jpg Steve Bross, MA.Arch –  BOULDER, CO, USA
Inspired by five Nonviolent Communication (NVC) workshops and fifteen years experience in meditation and living the exploration of personal awakening, Steve co-led an NVC practice group in Boulder for 1½ years.  He was a Big Brother for four years, and taught yoga and meditation for five years through the Art of Living Foundation.  By profession Steve is a web designer and programmer, and is an avid tabla player and kirtan chanter.  NVC participant testimonial: "You were truly a wonder...I haven't heard anyone but Marshall able to do NVC so beautifully and well… and I've been wrestling with NVC for years!..." -Cathy C., Boulder


markus.jpg Markus Stobbs, B.PSY – BOULDER, CO, USA
Markus leads groups and trainings based on the principles of Nonviolent Communication, and is a member of the Center for NVC IT Committee.  His peacemaking work has extended into the federal prison system where he has taught meditation to inmates for over 5 years.  He is active in the Dances of Universal Peace community and has attended advanced leadership trainings.  Markus currently works as a Web Engineering Manager for the National Center for Atmospheric Research.  With graduate coursework in Clinical Psychology, he has also worked as a residential counselor in adolescent and adult psychiatric settings.

Associates

pat.jpgKevin Lockwood, BSEE, MEM, – DENVER, CO, USA
Kevin is a program manager, systems engineer, and process improvement instructor.  He has been facilitating positive change from within for people and organizations for over 18 years.  He left his distinguished career as a military officer and defense contractor in 2006 to begin charity work worldwide.  Kevin is a certified yoga instructor, Jin Shin practitioner, supervised Dances of Universal Peace leader, and former Sunday school teacher and nursing home volunteer.  He is a supporter of Nonviolent Communication (NVC), and works with children, teens, and adults throughout the US and in Thailand, India, and Uganda.


donna.jpg Donna Kuelz , BFA, CGPP Heart Facilitator – EVANSVILLE, WI, USA
Donna is an artist, singer-songwriter, and Reiki Master.  She loves experiencing the arts for the joy of self-expression and as a means to create wholeness and inner peace.  Donna has taught art workshops at The Clearing and the Peninsula Art School, and is a member of the Wisconsin Watercolor Society.  Her workshops explore the arts as a tool for self-discovery in ways that promote balance, wellness, and acceptance.   Donna has performed with Four Seasons Theatre, and she is a member of the acoustic duo, Crystal River, with Kelly Jetzer.   As a Reiki Master she has served as a spiritual healer and energy practitioner.


joseph.jpg Joseph Davinroy – EVERGREEN, CO, USA
Joe is the twenty year business owner of Specialty Catering Inc. (www.Specialtycateringinc.com).  His experience running and operating businesses have enabled him to be a successful organizer and facilitator of large events, and helps contribute to the synergy of the Children’s Global Peace Project.  He is a Reverend of the Church of Inner Light and is passionate about facilitating the healing of humanity.  His healing work is focused on subtle energy healings and clearing negative programs and energies.  His vision is to facilitate personal empowerment that brings inner wisdom, balance and peace.