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Core Faculty Bios

There are two types of faculty: Executive Core Faculty and Associate Core Faculty.

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Rosemarie Anderson, Ph.D. 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 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 ErlichmanKaren 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 Spinrad Esterly, Ph.D. Susan Esterly, Associate Core Faculty and Clinical Coordinator

  • Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, UCLA
  • B.A., with distinction, Human Biology, Stanford University

Jan Fisher, Ph.D. 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

Bob Frager, Ph.D. Robert Frager, Founder, Professor, and Spiritual Guidance Specialization Director

  • Ph.D., Social Psychology, Harvard University, 1967
  • B.A., Psychology, Reed College, 1961

Mark Gonnerman, Ph.D. 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, Ph.D.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

Deborah J. Grenn, Ph.D. 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, Ph.D. 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, Ph.D. 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, Ph.D. 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. 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 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, Ph.D. 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, Psy.D. 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, M.A. 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, Ph.D. 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, Ph.D. 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, Ph.D. 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, Ph.D. 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, Ph.D. 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, Ph.D. 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, Ph.D. 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, Ph.D. 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, Psy.D. 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, Ph.D. 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, Ph.D. 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, Ph.D. 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, Ph.D. 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, Ph.D. 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, M.P.H. 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, Ph.D. 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, Ph.D. 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, Ph.D. 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, M.A. 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

Associate Core Faculty

Judy Grahn, Ph.D.
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.
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.

Rosemarie Anderson, Ph.D.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

 


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