Core Faculty Bios
There are two types of faculty: Executive Core Faculty and Associate Core Faculty.
Click on a faculty member's name to find their own personal page on the ITP site.
Rosemarie Anderson, Professor
- M.Div., Theology, Pacific School of Religion, 1983
- Ph.D., Psychology, University of Nebraska, 1973
- B.A., Psychology, Central College, 1969
Christine Brooks, Assistant Professor and Residential Ph.D. of Transpersonal Psychology Chair
- Ph.D., Transpersonal Psychology, ITP, 2007
- MA, Psychology, ITP, 2006
- BFA, Acting, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, 1992
Karen Erlichman, MSS, LCSW, Associate Core Faculty member in the MASG program
- M.S.S. Social Work, Bryn Mawr College, 1987
- B.A. Psychology/Social Work, Antioch College, 1984
- Certificates of Completion in Spiritual Direction (2004), Group Spiritual Direction (2005), and Supervision (2010), Mercy Center, Burlingame,CA
Susan Esterly, Associate Core Faculty and Clinical Coordinator
- Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, UCLA
- B.A., with distinction, Human Biology, Stanford University
Jan Fisher, Assistant Professor, Director of Clinical Training, and Residential Psy.D./Ph.D.Clinical Psychology Chair
- Ph.D. Transpersonal Psychology, ITP, 1996
- M.A. Counseling Psychology, ITP, 1993
- B.S. Business Administration, UC Berkeley, 1982
- Ph.D. Creative Expression Certificate, ITP, 1996
- Authentic Movement Institute, completion of two-year training, 1994-6
Robert Frager, Founder, Professor, and Spiritual Guidance Specialization Director
- Ph.D., Social Psychology, Harvard University, 1967
- B.A., Psychology, Reed College, 1961
Mark Gonnerman, Assistant Professor and Chair, Global Ph.D. Program
- Ph.D., Religious Studies (Modern Religious Thought), Stanford University, 2004
- M.A., Religious Studies, Stanford University, 1989
- M.Div., Christian Theology and East Asian Studies, Harvard University, 1987
- B.A., History and Philosophy, St. Olaf (Paracollege), 1980
Jamal Granick, Assistant Professor
- Ph.D. Transpersonal Psychology ITP 2011
- M.S. Counseling Psychology, California State University, Hayward 1994
- B.A. Humanities, New College of California (San Francisco) 1991
D’vorah J. Grenn, Assistant Professor
- Ph.D., Humanities, California Institute of Integral Studies, 2002
- M.A., Humanities, New College of California, 1998
- B. A.,Integral Studies, California Institute of Integral Studies 1996
Arthur Hastings, Professor, Institute Research Director
- Ph.D., Public Address & Small Group Communication, Northwestern University, 1962
- M.A., Public Address, Northwestern University, 1958
- B.A., Speech and Drama, Tulane University, 1957
Glenn Hartelius, Assistant Professor
- Ph.D., East-West Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies
- M.A., Religious Studies, Loma Linda University, 1988
- B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, Pacific Union College, 1984
Lisa Herman, Assistant Professor, Director of Creative Expression
- Ph.D. Integral Studies with Transformative Learning and Change Concentration, Inst. of Integral Studies, 2003
- M.Sc. in Educational Psychology (Counseling), California State University, Hayward, 1973
- B.A. Psychology (Limited Status - Phi Beta Kappa), University of California, Berkeley, 1972
- B.A. Major: English, Minor: French Literature, York University (Toronto),1969.
Susie Herrick, M.A., Program Chair for Master's in Counseling Psychology, and Clinical Instructor
- M.A., Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University, 1988
- B.S., Psychology, Santa Clara University, 1984
Anne Huffman, Adjunct Faculty
- M.A., Transpersonal Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2007
- Registered Nurse, California, 1990 - present
- B.S., Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, 1989
Dianne E. Jenett, Assistant Professor
- Ph.D., Integral Studies, California Institute of Integral Studies, 1999
- MA, Transpersonal Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 1995
- B.A., Technical Journalism, Colorado State University, 1969
Doralee Grindler Katonah, Associate Professor
- Psy.D., American School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University, 1993
- M.Div. The University of Chicago Divinity School, 1976
- B.A. DePauw University, 1969
Ling Lam, Core Faculty and Director of Low Residency MA in Counseling Psychology
- M.A., Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University
- M.S., Electrical Engineering, Stanford University
- B.S. (with distinction), Electrical Engineering, Stanford University
Olga Louchakova-Schwartz, Associate Professor, Director of Transpersonal Education and Research Specialization, Founder of the Neurophenomenology Lab
- Ph.D., Neuroimmunology, USSR Academy of Medical Science, 1989
- M.D., Medicine, St. Petersburg Pediatric Medical Institute, 1980
- Specialization in Dense Array EEG (Electrical Geodesics, 2009), Psychotherapy (Becheterev Research Institute, 1991), Verebroneurology (Russian Ministry of Health, 1991)
- Completion, program in comparative philosophy and religion (Russian spiritual underground, 1988)
- Certification in spiritual teaching and breathwork (Russia, 1989)
David Lukoff, Professor
- Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Loyola University of Chicago, 1980
- M.A. Social Anthropology, Harvard University, 1971
- B.A. Civilizations, University of Chicago, 1969
Fred Luskin, Professor, Research Ethics Committee Chair
- Ph.D., Counseling and Health Psychology, Stanford, 1999
- M.S., School Psychology, San Jose State University
- B.S. Psychology, State University of New York
John Mabry, Assistant Director of the Master's in Spiritual Guidance Program
- PhD in Philosophy and Religion, California Institute of Integral Studies, 1997
Mark L. McCaslin, Associate Professor
- M.A., Transpersonal Studies, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2004
- Ph.D., Community and Human Resource Development, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1993
- M.S., Vocational Education, University of Wyoming, 1989
- B.S., Animal Science, University of Wyoming, 1983
- B.S., Wildlife Conservation and Management, University of Wyoming, 1982
Genie Palmer, Assistant Professor, Dissertation Director
- Ph.D., Transpersonal Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 1999
- M.A., Transpersonal Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 1995
- M.S., Gerontology, University of North Texas, 1989
- B.S., Gerontology, University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas, 1985
- Diploma in Nursing, St. Paul School of Nursing, Dallas, 1963
Kartikeya Patel, Associate Professor
- Ph.D., in Philosophy and Religion, California Institute of Integral Studies,1998
- M.A., Philosophy of Mind, Leeds University, United Kingdom, 1989
- B.A., Philosophy, Maharaja Sayajirao University, India, 1986
Ana Perez-Chisti, Associate Professor
- Ph.D., Religion and Philosophy, California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA. 1998
- M.A., Psychology and Spirituality, Holy Names College, Oakland, CA. 1991
- B.A., Music, Mills College for Women, Oakland, CA. 1984
- M.H., Herbal Medicine, Dominican College, Vancouver, British Columbia. 1974
Ron Pilato, Assistant Professor
- Psy.D. Clinical Psychology, The Wright Institute, 2002
- M.A. Integral Counseling Psychology, CIIS, 1997
- B.S. Human Service Studies, Cornell University, 1988
Henry G.C. Poon, Assistant Professor, Global Certificate and Master's Degree Programs Chair
- Ph.D., East-West Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies, 1995
- MFT, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, CA
Ryan Rominger, Assistant Professor
- Ph.D., Transpersonal Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2004
- M.A., Transpersonal Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2001
- B.A., Psychology, Gonzaga University 1998
Nancy Rowe, Associate Professor
- Ph.D. Educational Curriculum & Instruction, Texas A&M, 1982
- M.T.P. Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 1993
- M.Ed. Texas A&M University, 1978
- B.S. University of Texas at Austin, 1973
- Registered Expressive Arts Therapist
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of New York
- Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, State of New York
Paul J. Roy, Academic Vice President
- Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, 1985
- S.T.L, Theology, Weston School of Theology, 1987
- M.A., Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, 1981
- M.Div., Jesuit School of Theology, 1975
- M.Ed., Counselor Education, Boston College, 1971
- B.A., Philosophy, Boston College, 1970
Judy Schavrien, Associate Professor
- Ph.D., University of Chicago, Psychology History and Systems (Committee on Social Thought), 1973
- University of Chicago, M.A., same, 1971
- University of Chicago, B.A., General Studies in the Humanities, 1966
Patricia A. Sohl, Associate Professor
- M.P.H., Harvard University School of Public Health, 1975
- M.D., Tufts University School of Medicine, 1975
- B.A., Sarah Lawrence College, 1971
Charles Tart, Professor
- Ph.D., Psychology, University of North Carolina, 1963
- M.A., Psychology, University of North Carolina, 1962
- B.A., Psychology, University of North Carolina, 1961
- Professor Emeritus, Psychology, University of California, Davis.
Jenny Wade, Associate Professor
- Ph.D., Human Development, Fielding Institute 1993
- M.A. (Human Development), The Fielding Institute, 1993
- B.A. (English), Texas Christian University, 1964
Kathleen Wall, Associate Professor
- Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, University of Miami, 1977
- M.A., Counseling and School Psychology, Central Washington University, 1968
- B.A./B.Ed., Psychology, Western Washington University, 1962
Kate Wolf-Pizor, Senior Clinical Instructor
- M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy, Santa Clara University, 1986
- B.A., Philosophy and Religion, New York University, 1971

Judy Grahn, Associate Core Faculty
- Ph.D., Integral Studies, California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, 1999
- BA, Women's Studies, San Francisco State University, 1984

Myrtle Heery, Ph.D., Associate Core Faculty
- Ph.D. Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, 1987
- M.S. Psychology, Troy State University, Bitburg, Germany (extension), Troy, Alabama, 1978
- B.A. Sociology, Queens College, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1964.
Dorit Netzer, Ph.D., ATR-BC, LCAT, Associate Core Faculty
- Ph.D., Transpersonal Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2008
- M.A., Creative Arts Therapy, Hofstra University, 1997
- B.F.A., Photography, School of Visual Arts, 1991
- NY State Licensed and National Board Certified Creative Art Therapist
Ann Gila, M.A., Associate Core Faculty
M.A. Psychology, California State University at Sonoma, 1973
B.A. Psychology and Political Science, San Jose State University, 1966.
Marius Koga, M.D., Associate Core Faculty
MD, University of Timisoara, Faculty of Medicine, Romania, 1984. Specialization: Adult Psychiatry, 1988
MPH, International Health & Development, specialization in Cross-Cultural Mental Health & Medical Anthropology, Tulane School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine in New Orleans, 1999
Board certified and Diplomate of American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, 2006
John R. Mabry, Ph.D., Associate Core Faculty
Certificate in Spiritual Direction Supervision, Chaplaincy Institute for Arts and Interfaith Ministry, Berkeley, 2003
Certificate in the Art of Spiritual Direction, Mercy Center, Burlingame, CA, 1998
Ph.D. Philosophy and Religion, California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA, 1997
M.A. Spirituality, Institute in Culture and Creation Spirituality, Holy Names College, Oakland, CA, 1990
California Single-Subject Secondary Teaching Credential: English, California Baptist College, Riverside, CA, 1989
B.A. English Literature, California Baptist College, Riverside, CA, 1988.
Kundan Singh, Ph.D., Associate Core Faculty
Ph.D., Humanities with Concentration in East-West Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, California. 2008
M.A., Applied Psychology with Concentration in Social Psychology; University of Delhi, Delhi, India. 1997
B.Sc (Honors), Chemistry with Physics and Mathematics as Minors, University of Delhi, Delhi, India. 1993