Meet the IAM Team

Bruce Alderman

Bruce Alderman

Metatheory Team; Integral Philosophy Advisor

Bruce Alderman, MA, is an affiliate faculty at John F. Kennedy University in the Consciousness and Transformative Studies and Holistic Counseling Psychology departments. Recent integrally...

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Cory David Barker

Encyclopedia of Big Pictures Initiative Leader

Cory David Barker is a transdisciplinary and archdisciplinary scholar. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Social Science and Informatics, and is pursuing a...

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Lana Bolotina

Director, Finance

Lana is a seasoned financial industry executive with twenty years of experience in the commercial lending industry, thriving in dynamic and fluid environments while remaining...

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Dima Bulatov

Director, Design & Engineering

Dima Bulatov is the Director of Design & Engineering for the Institute of Applied Metatheory, where he leads the Institute's software development, AI and design...

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Theo Dawson

Lectica and MHC Advisor

Theo Dawson is founder and executive director of Lectica, Inc, a non-profit organization that develops and administers evidence-based, diagnostic, and formative developmental assessments; offers research...

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Brendan Graham Dempsey

Metatheory Team; Cultural Complexity Index Leader

Brendan Graham Dempsey is a writer, poet, farmer, and the director of Sky Meadow Institute, an organization dedicated to promoting systems-based thinking about the things...

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Corey deVos

Media Advisor

Corey is the editor, designer, writer, and producer of IntegralLife.com, as well as themanaging editor of KenWilber.com. He is also a freelance writer, integral consultant,...

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Mark Fischler

Metatheory Team; Public Policy Advisor

Mark Fischler is a Professor of Criminal justice and current program coordinator for the criminal justice and criminology programs at Plymouth State University. Prior to...

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John Curtis Franklin

Critical Realism Advisor

John Curtis Franklin is professor of classical civilizations at the University of Vermont. He teaches Greek and Latin language and literature, especially epic, lyric, and...

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Lisa Gibson

SALT for Climate Initiative Leader

Lisa Genki Gibson is a systems change consultant, educator, facilitator, and coach, with a background in social justice, gender and development, and community engagement across...

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Jason Grant

Design Thinking Advisor

Jason was an Independent Experience Design Strategist since early 2000s. He has consulted professionals and coached designers at companies like: Amex, eBay, Bupa, Legal &...

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Nick Hedlund

Metatheory Team; Metacrisis Initiative Leader

Nick Hedlund, Ph.D., is founding director of the Eudaimonia Institute. He earned his Ph.D. in Philosophy & Social Science from University College London and was...

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Gregg Henriques

UTOK Advisor

Gregg Henriques is a professor of psychology at James Madison University. He earned his MS in clinical and community psychology from the University of North...

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Gail Hochachka

Metatheory Team; SALT for Climate Initiative Leader

Dr. Gail Hochachka, PhD, is a researcher, thought-catalyzer, facilitator, and coach. She has pursued a unique area of research on the human dimensions of climate...

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Ryan Johansen

Integrative Policing Initiative Leader

Ryan Johansen currently serves as the Chief of Police for the City of San Bruno, CA, a diverse community of approximately 50,000 residents located in...

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Sean Kelly

Metatheory Team; Complex Thought Advisor

Sean Kelly is Professor of Philosophy at the California Institute of Integral Studies, having received his Ph.D. in Religious Studies from the University of Ottawa...

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Michael Kleineberg

Encyclopedia of Big Pictures Initiative Leader

Dr. Michael Kleineberg studied library and information science and German literature at Humboldt-University in Berlin, Germany. His research interests cover the intersection of knowledge organization,...

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Henry Kurze

Research Associate

Henry Kurze holds a B.Sc. (Honours) in Politics, Psychology, Law, and Economics from the University of Amsterdam, where he graduated at the top of his...

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Josh Leonard

Director, Operations; Social Sector Initiative Leader

Josh Leonard is a seasoned social impact organizational leader with more than two decades of real-world experience developing strategy, culture, programs, and leaders through an...

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Tam Lundy

Social Sector Initiative Co-Lead

A consultant, educator and mentor in the field of human and social development, Tam has led innovative initiatives in diverse sectors and settings, including health,...

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Allen Manning

Software Engineering Advisor

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Toby Marks

Brand & Product Management Advisor

Toby is a seasoned Product Manager from the UK with a decade of experience working for agencies and consultancies across various sectors. With a sharp...

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John Mistler

John Mistler is an Emmy-nominated composer, songwriter, music director, and conductor for film, television, radio and theater. He is often known for his scores for...

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Chris Orrey

Integrative Policing Initiative Leader

Chris Orrey is a retired police lieutenant with over 30 years of service with the Hayward, California Police Department. She is a graduate of California's...

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Kraig Parkinson

Director, Automation & Network Learning

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Bryan Plasters

Web3 Advisor

Bryan is a lifelong technophile whose interests, career, and pursuits reflect a vast knowledge base in emerging and cutting edge technologies. He spent his professional...

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Michael Schwartz

Metatheory Team; Critical Theory Advisor

Michael Schwartz, born in Brooklyn in 1957, and raised in Teaneck NJ (the first town in the USA to vote for integrated schooling via busing,...

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Tiffany Smith

Project Management Advisor

Tiffany Smith, PMP, CPIM, is a Senior Project Manager in large-scale, complex technology environments across government, healthcare, enterprise software, mobile applications and manufacturing. She is...

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Robb Smith

Founder, CEO; Metatheory Team

Robb is founder of the Institute of Applied Metatheory and leader of its executive team. He is a lifelong social innovator who coined the term...

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Jason Ānanda Josephson Storm

Metamodern Theory Advisor

Jason Ānanda Josephson Storm is professor of religious studies and science and technology at Williams College. He received his master’s degree from Harvard University and...

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Roger Walsh

Integral Metatheory Advisor

Roger N. Walsh is professor of psychiatry, philosophy and anthropology at the University of California, Irvine, in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior. His...

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