Margaret Lindsey, MFA

Art + Consciousness Educator, Mentor, Author & Speaker

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Margaret is a dynamic creativity mentor, educator and facilitator. Her skills have been honed by her years as a professor of Arts & Consciousness at J.F.K.U., and as the director of award-winning art programs at various private and public schools. She is a passionate retreat and workshop leader as well, delighting in offering art processes and consciousness skills to a wide range of participants. Rounding things out: as an art director at the successful graphic design business she founded, she flexed a different skill set, helping clients as diverse as dance companies, publications and start-ups identify and define and develop their visual presentation in the world.

She now designs and guides conscious art practices and expressive art programs in various settings, including graduate seminars, workplace retreats, year-long programs for youth, workshops for adults, webinars, and one-on-one mentoring sessions.

If you ask her why she makes art, why she teaches, she answers " Because I must. My finished paintings are essentially maps--records of my experiences along the consciousness journey." This drives the work and play that she crafts for other people. She guides people through conscious art practice and expressive art play, inviting them to discover and give form to their own uncharted terrain. All practices she offers her students and clients are creative life practices she uses herself.

"ART" is a verb, she says, a creative action taken, rather than a thing that is made. Creativity is a an essential method of inquiry for knowing and contemplation.

She has been creatively mapping her terrain for as long as she can remember. Even as a child, she drew maps of places and things that were from other worlds or times: maze-like labyrinths, or blue-prints of imaginal buildings, wild road-maps to and through mythical landscapes. She paints in her studio in the Nevada City, CA, and shows locally and internationally.

Colin geraghty

Chief Operating Officer, Executive Coach & Consultant Leadership Development

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Colin is a seasoned business executive and coach with over 30 years’ experience in building successful teams, growing sales and profits, and directing change in challenging environments. He demonstrates refined instincts, keen business judgment and acumen, and a proven ability to motivate and influence organizations, teams and cultures.

Having left his homeland of Ireland at the early age of 13, he carved his own path in the world as a seasoned traveler and adventurer. From South Africa to Asia and Europe to America, he’s developed a global mindset and a humble openness to people, cultures and connection.

Colin focuses on practical and applied coaching methods that get his clients to success faster. He delivers his services with a quick wit and an uncanny ability to transform complexity into straightforward concepts. By placing emphasis on staying in the present moment, he is able to inspire others to greater courage, confidence and control.

In addition to his MBA in Business, and BA in Social Ecology, Colin also completed his coaching education with Robbins-Madanes Training under teachers Tony Robbins, Mark and Magali Peysha.

EVELYN MILANI

President-Avanti Recruitment Solutions

Recruiting Expert for Technology Talent

Evelyn Milani is an expert in the full life cycle technology recruitment process.  She is in the top five percentile on LinkedIn for views for people in her field.  Evelyn is an expert in the use of behavioral interviews, candidate research and sourcing, candidate engagement, and candidate offer negotiation.  She and her team apply a keen eye for detail as it pertains to the interpersonal and cultural nuances between a candidate and a company in order to produce the best fit between the two.  Moreover, Evelyn is a trusted career guide for some of the region's brightest talent. 

Evelyn has successfully placed high-demand technology professionals, C-level executives, architects, Directors, and more for some of Sacramento's most successful firms. She has led the Avanti team since founding the company in 1998.  Evelyn prides herself on the company’s fine reputation with both the talent market and companies in Northern California.

Evelyn's interests lie in building a robust STEM workforce, especially including women and underserved communities to strengthen Sacramento.   She is an Advisory Council Member for the CSU Chico Women in Leadership program, a past Member At Large for Women In Technology International, a past Advisory Board Member for SARTA MedStart, and a former Program Manager for the Northern California Health Information Management Society MeetUp group. 

Evelyn spends her free time with her grandkids and family or kayaking on the American River. 

Kristen Egger

Sr. Marketing Strategist, Branding & Communications

Entrepreneur at Heart is Part Artist, Part Scientist

I’m a marketing executive experienced in building marketing departments from the ground up for multiple organizations. I work with my clients to better understand and translate company and solution visions into clear, easily consumable strategies and see them through.

I’m responsible for executing an efficient marketing, communications, and public relations program that will enable the company to infiltrate the Global Marketplace and maximize the international presence of our solution suite. I manage marketing functions to achieve company objectives of sales, growth, profitability, and visibility while ensuring a position consistent with the corporate direction. In addition, I oversee all marketing efforts for a portfolio of technology companies.

The secret to my inspiration is deep listening, collaboration, and acting from my creative thought by moving through movement, breath, and interpersonal relationships.  

Walter Ross, J.D.

Founder & CEO, Spacemilk

Blending Tradition with Innovative Entrepreneurship

Walter is a testament to the power of blending deep-rooted business acumen with forward-thinking innovation. With a keen eye on American industry and infrastructure, Walter has immersed himself in the heart of entrepreneurial and economic growth. His journey is characterized by resilience and adaptability, showcasing ventures in the food and beverage industry and real estate as hallmarks of his diverse business capabilities.

At just 30, Walter's multifaceted career is already noteworthy. A lawyer by training from ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law, he has seamlessly transitioned into the realms of business and innovation. His current role as the founder and CEO of a successful nutrition company underscores his business acumen. His ability to connect with people, combined with his insight and candor, makes him a natural in assessing opportunities and nurturing relationships.

Walter's political and legal experiences, including his time at the National Economic Council in the Trump White House and the Arizona Corporation Commission, align with his commitment to American economic values. They lend him a unique perspective in fostering growth within the realms of food, agriculture, real estate, construction, and infrastructure.

His personal journey, marked by elements of both affluence and financial hardship, has instilled in him a broad understanding of diverse life experiences. Walter’s understanding and positive accountability is instrumental in his charitable work with The Barker Welfare Foundation, where he evaluates funding proposals on the Adjunct Grants Advisory Committee for charities across New York, Chicago, Michigan City, and Palm Beach County, with an emphasis on empowering youth and families.

At the core of Walter's philosophy is the belief in equipping individuals with tools for self-reliance and personal responsibility. This approach, rooted in the principle of 'teaching a man to fish,' is key to his vision of societal advancement. Walter sees this not just as a path to profitability but as a means to foster long-term, sustainable success for individuals and communities alike. His approach combines traditional values with a keen understanding that true progress comes from helping others help themselves, in business and in life. With a personal ethos and network enriched by diverse experiences, Walter stands as a strategic visionary and influential leader on his teams.

Harold Fethe

Principal Consultant at What Problem & Adjucnt Faculty Member

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Harold is the Former Vice President, Human Resources, Anacor Pharmaceuticals; Senior VP at ALZA, an S&P500 company; sole inventor of patented graphical interface for Visual 360(TM), a performance feedback product introduced by MindSolve Technologies. Trained as an anthropologist. He is the sole recipient of Graduate Student Award from School of Behavioral and Social Sciences, SFSU, with field work in the Americas from British Columbia to Ecuador.

Harold has over 30 years in technology R&D cultures: Anacor / MindSolve / ALZA / Shell Oil Development.

His specialties include: Organizational development/org design; presentation skills, especially to C-level (www.powerspeaking.com); performance measurement; social science models and methods.

Paul Crick

Founder and Principal Partner | The Elevate Partnership

I am grounded and informed by the principles, wisdom, and practice of the martial art of Aikido.

With over two decades of experience working internationally as a consultant and coach, I specialize in successfully enabling clients to navigate uncertainty and intense periods of transition and growth. 

I excel at developing leaders and teams from the inside out and helping people work together better at scale. My international corporate consulting experience spans the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors, working with senior leaders on organization transformation programs for Fortune 500 and Times 250 corporations, public sector institutions, and voluntary organizations. 

My academic training includes an MBA from Henley Business School and a BSc in Management Sciences from the University of Manchester. My coaching philosophy is grounded in providing a confidential, judgment-free space where you and your teams can explore, think, and grow.  As an accredited coach, I blend an eclectic mix of evidence-based tools and practical psychology. This enables clients to create lasting transformational change where the decisions made in pivotal moments often set the trajectory for success for years to come. 

I give people a quiet, confidential space to be truly seen and heard, a space where unbridled creativity, freedom, and choice naturally emerge. This enables ambitious leaders and teams to take action for the greater good with clarity and conviction to accomplish their goals decisively.

Prasad Vepa

Self-Employed Speaker, Mentor & Coach

I am centered and informed by Vedanta, the ancient Indian non-dual wisdom tradition. I strive to live by this teaching and draw on it as I guide and coach others.

I am a speaker, mentor and informal coach. I help people clarify their understanding of themselves and the world around to achieve greater personal joy and fulfillment and organizational effectiveness. I have been living in the Bay Area since 1976 and in the U.S. since 1968.

My career spanned government, corporate and the education sectors. I worked for about three years in the Indian Government as a Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Indian Space Agency, (ISRO).

In the corporate arena I worked for over 30 years in high-tech (semiconductors, computers, networking and manufacturing). My experience cuts across most functional areas of business, such as marketing, communications, strategy, finance, operations and general management at various large companies in Texas and Silicon Valley. Developing leadership skills, a unified vision and strategy for the whole organization and enhancing the collaboration of teams are areas of my strength.

In the field of education, I spent 13 years as a Trustee of the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco (including many years as its Board Chair).

My academic training includes a Master’s Degree from M.I.T. in political science, specializing in communications and public policy, an M.B.A. from IIM, Ahmedabad, India and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from IIT Madras.

The approach I use in my work is to draw from the core teachings of Vedanta, reflected in the ancient Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita. Our actions as individuals -- in our personal and work lives -- spring from assumptions about ourselves and the world. I help people revisit their assumptions to re-frame themselves and reshape their paths for the larger, enduring good.

Dr. Ahmayo bohm ph.d

Visionary-Creator & Teacher | ART OF EDUCARE’™

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A bit of background:

... During the mid 80’s and early 90’ I was Training coordinator for Dr. Stanislav Grof and Christian Grof. Those years were the birthing of the first United States HOLOTROPIC BREATHWORK™ training. My own work is often influenced by those years. But it was nature, quiet, the rhythms of wind, water and stars that drew me to the Sierra Foothills where all the elements are fully experienced . I am currently working on my book “FALLING INTO BALANCE: dying to live in Bali”.

... My work is dedicated to liberation and revealing life stories as art-forms.  Working individually with woman to “dive deep and surface“ new insights and strengths. Couples and groups are adventures that I enter with Sheelo, my husband and partner, to unlock the magic each person holds.

... My Ph.D is in Transpersonal Psychology , Woman’s Studies, Art and Nature.

... My way of thinking [my way of being] is profoundly based in the Eastern mystical traditions of Taoism and Tantric Hinduism. The place where I live and work is powered by the sun and nourished by waters from our well. This land informs everything I do as Teacher of THE ART Of EDUCARE’™.

... I look forward to working with the ISC Advisory Team to bring light and insight to those who are served by this new vision.

MARSHALL EGGER

Partner, Co-Founder, Investor Relations

Marshall Egger is a Partner, Co-Founder, and Investor Relations professional based in Arlington, Virginia. With a strong background in Operations Management, Process Improvement, Relationship Building, and Cash Flow Management, Marshall has proven skills in driving efficiency and business growth.  

He is currently the Managing Partner at Inspired Science Coaching, a role he has held for the past seven years. Additionally, He is also the Co-Founder and COO of Spacemilk, Inc. Spacemilk won Gold in Food Innovation at the 2023 Edison Awards. Marshall also serves as the Investor Relations Manager at Hurricane Capital Group LLC, where he develops meaningful relationships between investors, investment opportunities, and new connections.  

Prior to his current roles, Marshall gained valuable experience as a Client Success Director at Synese, a consulting firm specializing in providing interim and part-time C-level services. During his time there, he managed a team that delivered services and solutions to start-ups and Healthcare IT organizations.  

Marshall studied economics, business, and communications at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he founded his first company, Primalife Health Group. With his expertise and experience, Marshall Egger is an asset in driving business success as a business partner and creating impact with his teams.  

The secret to my inspiration is discipline, exercise, and meaningful relationships.   

Tammy Wildberger

Trusted Business Operations Executive & Coach

Transformation Leadership, Strategic Planning & Execution

Tammy is an experienced global business executive and coach working to transform companies’ operational environments in the technology industry. Her expertise includes strategic management, implementation of large-scale system and organizational changes, data analysis for decision making, with a relentless focus on driving process improvements while building and developing high performing teams. By seeing what each person naturally does best and empowering them to do it, she makes individuals, teams, and groups better.

Tammy can look ahead, anticipate problems, and proactively devise solutions to address forthcoming issues.  When others on her team are resistant to or fearful of change, she can break the information down for them and help them learn what they need to do to grow and develop.  She has a natural ability to coordinate people and resources for maximum effectiveness. Her creative flexibility in complex situations leads to greater efficiency.

Tammy is an encouraging, forward-thinking individual who maintains an optimistic, resilient, and proactive attitude when faced with adversity. People tend to describe her as a results-oriented leader who thrives on bringing order to chaos.

Tammy enjoys utilizing her strong business coaching skills to develop people and to leverage her consulting background to solve difficult operational challenges. Tammy is a certified Business Coach through Evercoach by Mindvalley which is the world’s leading coaching platform. She also has her Master of Business Administration and her Bachelor of Science in Management.