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Our Staff Teachers and Mentors
Our Teachers
Bears and Samahria started teaching The Option Process® in 1972 and 11 years later established The Option Institute. Over the years, they have recruited and trained an amazing set of teachers. Please take some time and get to know some of our wonderful teachers by clicking on their pictures below. Enjoy!
 Barry "Bears" Neil Kaufman |
 Samahria Lyte Kaufman |
 William Hogan |
 Beverly Haberman |
 Stan Cohen |
 Raun K. Kaufman |
 Clyde Haberman |
 Bryn N. Hogan |
 Leah Taylor Roy |
Bears Kaufman
- Co-Founder and Co-Director of The Option Institute.
- Teaching The Option Process® worldwide for 41 years.
- Author of 12 books on The Option Process
- Noted international speaker, Group Facilitator and teacher
- Co-Originator of The Son-Rise Program® for children with Autism and developmental challenges
Fun Facts about Barry (Bears) Neil Kaufman
- Favorite Indulgence: Starbuck's Mocha Frappuccino
- Greatest Accomplishment: "Taking responsibility for my happiness and unhappiness."
Testimonials for Barry (Bears) Neil Kaufman
The search for peace in the world must start within the human heart and within our own families. Barry Neil Kaufman understands that. By personal example and through his writing and counseling, he gives a compelling vision for the building of inner and outer peace.
President Jimmy Carter, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
If there were a Nobel Prize for love, I'd want the Kaufmans to be the first to receive one.
Dr. Wayne Dyer, Author, Change Your Thoughts — Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao
Barry Neil Kaufman champions making the choice to believe in ourselves, to be hopeful and seize the power of loving ourselves and others.
Lou Holtz, Head Football Coach, University of Notre Dame
Inspiring, groundbreaking and visionary. Barry Neil Kaufman's work is the science of love, compassion and insight which will transform the world.
Deepak Chopra M.D., Author, Quantum Healing
I have never experienced a more brilliant teacher. Bears consistently puts every participant in the 'playroom' and constantly and lovingly gives each of us the opportunity to question ourselves, love ourselves even more, and to find out what our 'new' best self is. My love for the man whose courage and curiosity created The Option Institute is only slightly less than my overwhelming gratitude.
Shelley Stravitz, Educational Consultant, California
Bears is the most effective teacher I have ever had--and I've spent most of my life being mentored and taught by some of the "top" people in the world. He enters the room and there is an electrifying energy and presence radiating from him. His rapid fire, stream of consciousness style kept me on my toes or on the edge of my seat in every class.
Melinda Sharma, Immunologist, Rochester, NY
Samahria Lyte Kaufman
- Co-Founder and Co-Director of The Option Institute.
- Teaching The Option Process worldwide for 41 years.
- Co-Originator of The Son-Rise Program for children with Autism and developmental challenges.
- Co-Author of A Sacred Dying.
Fun Facts about Samahria:
- Greatest Accomplishment: "Nurturing my son out of autism."
- An Inspiring Book That She Recently Read: Man's Search for Meaning, by: Viktor E. Frankl
Testimonials:
I bring Samahria my questions, the ones I feel most vulnerable with, and seeing them through her eyes, with humor, compassion, and wisdom, I find the next octave of me.
Wendy Musk, Teacher, Newton, CT
Energetic, outrageous, exceptional woman, an absolute inspiration; she embodies everything we can be. Samahria's energy is so powerful that she fills the whole room and is so giving, loving, and accepting of everybody. It's like she has a fine tuned radar to know who to go to and how and when to stretch them.
Zobeeda Madsen, Son-Rise Mom, Spain
I wish I could take this graceful lady home with me! What a bubbly, effervescent wealth of knowledge and experience Samahria is!
Tammy Patchell-Evans, Son-Rise Program Mom/Dance Studio Owner, Canada
Delightful. Joyous. Irreverent. Samahria is a fun teacher! Who could be better? She is a gem.
Valerie Gilbert, Actress, New York
William Hogan
- Practicing The Option Process for 21 years
- Executive Director of Programs
- Son-Rise Program Teacher and Teacher Trainer
- Option Process Group Facilitator and Teacher in North America, Europe and the Middle East
- Previous Backgroud: Broadcast Engineer for the BBC
Fun Facts about William:
- Favorite indulgence: Playing soccer every Monday night in an over 40's league.
- Greatest Accomplishment: "Running a Son-Rise Program for my daughter Jade.
Testimonials:
I would stuff William in my luggage and bring him home if I could! He showed energy, excitement and enthusiasm so perfectly and has a delightful quality that assists folks in dropping judgments and getting down to business.
Brian Hooker, Research Scientist, Washington
William is an awesome teacher, leader, father, friend, and person. He clearly communicated the tools we need to implement a Son-Rise program and did so by example with the principles of acceptance, caring, and non-judgment. He taught, he listened, he inspired. William is truly gifted and I feel lucky to have had the benefit of his teaching.
Andrea Pollack, Attorney, NYC
William is a superb facilitator. I have learned so much from him in 5 days. On behalf of my son, myself, and the rest of my family - a big thank you. Your method is perfect - very clear, relevant, and done with flair. A personal message for William: 'Thank you very much. I've taught adults myself and I know a gifted professional when I see one.
Sean Driscoll, Translator, Wales
William is a very animated and resourceful teacher. The one you have always dreamed of meeting and having as your life guide.
Violetta Maj-Jedrzejak, Teacher, Poland
Beverly Haberman
- Practicing The Option Process for 20 years
- Special Projects Communications Coordinator
- Certified Option Process® Mentor-Counselor, Group Facilitator and Teacher Trainer
- Previous Background: Professional Musician and Teacher
Fun Facts about Beverly:
- Favorite Pastime: Strolling through the streets of Great Barrington with Clyde as we eat and shop our way through a Saturday afternoon.
- Greatest Accomplishment: "Learning to stand tall in who I am."
Testimonials:
Beverly's excitement for The Option Process is what got me here! Her continued excitement surrounding what she does here is amazing. I enjoy being around someone who is so passionate. When she walks into the room, I find that I want to hear everything she has to say.
Kristine Jones, Interior Designer, New Jersey
Beverly is a sweet soul who quietly teaches with confidence and compassion. She passes on her knowledge succinctly and clearly. Her explanation of the Option Process® Dialogue is to the point and easy to understand. Clarity is her trademark.
Michael Pearl, Lawyer, England
Stan Cohen
- Practicing The Option Process for 13 years
- Certified Option Process Mentor/Counselor, Group Facilitator and Teacher
- Previous background: Executive Officer and Member of the Board of Directors for a publicly traded bank
Fun Facts about Stan:
- Favorite Place to Be: "On a beach in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, overlooking the beautiful white sanded beach in front of the turquoise Caribbean Sea."
- One Way He Loves to Spend His Free Time: "Training with my children, as a third degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do."
Testimonials:
Great, wonderful enthusiasm, and sense of humor. He expressed amazing interest in all of us.
Julia K. McCaughey, Real Estate Salesperson, New York
Stan exudes a calm intensity that gently pushes me to my limits and then some. I felt his wisdom and love through his teaching.
Joel Witherspoon, Counselor, North Carolina
This man has amazing skills! His energy lit up the room. His questions challenged and delighted everyone. We played, we worked and we celebrated our discoveries together. I want more Stan.
Mark Lindsay, Boatbuilder, Massachussetts
Raun Kaufman
- Director of Global Education The Option Institute and the Autism Treatment Center of America™
- Practicing The Option Process for 22 years
- Seminar Leader for Business Executives and Educators in North America and Europe
- Certified Option Process Mentor-Counselor, Group Facilitator and Teacher Trainer
- Degree in Biomedical Ethics, Brown University
- Advisory Board Member, United States Autism & Asperger Association (USAAA)
- Certified Son-Rise Program Teacher and Teacher/Trainer
Fun Facts about Raun K. Kaufman:
- What's your favorite movie? American History X - an earth-shattering movie about race in America, bigotry, personal change, and redemption, that ends with a powerfully gutsy conclusion.
- Two current projects I am excited about: Conducting studies on The Son-Rise Program to be published in peer-reviewed journals and development of new curriculum for the Institute's business programs.
Testimonials:
Raun is a ball of fire and a great spark in our midst. An excellent facilitator, Raun's rapport with us was unique. He created energy constantly, and I was jazzed every moment with him. Raun is a wise, insightful, articulate philosopher and true humanitarian.
Donna Hal, Management
Raun is energetic, dramatic, wise, articulate, immensely loving and delightful. He kept the group spell-bound.
Jane Buckle, Director, New York
Raun is the most outstanding teacher I have ever encountered. Truly exceptional. Raun has such enthusiasm – it radiates from him.
Hilary Farmer, Dyslexia Educational Consultant, England
Clyde Haberman
- Practicing The Option Process for 20 years
- Director of Major Gifts
- Certified Option Process Mentor/Counselor, Group Facilitator and Teacher/Trainer
- Previous background: Professional Musician and Performer
Fun Facts About Clyde Haberman
- The best thing I've done for myself this year - take Wide Awake and be a student again
- A perfect morning: up at 5:30, exercise till 6:30, practice clarinet till 7:30, breakfast and off to the OI
Testimonials for Clyde Haberman
Clyde's relaxed, calming and loving style was an inspiration to me throughout the program. His genuine belief that happiness is a choice was clearly articulated and convincingly put forward. His non directive and inclusive approach towards the group was balanced and effective. Without doubt, a master facilitator.
Wayne Thomas, Learning & Development Consultant, England
Clyde delivers the teachings with great clarity, conviction and fun. ...He comes from a place of genuine understanding and humility and invites you to step forward with trust and honesty. He is brilliant at creating a safe learning place that is easeful and profound.
Starr Cornell, Administrative Assistant, Great Barrington, MA
Clyde is nurturing, fun, playful, considerate, poetic and loving. He created a safe environment to explore the inner parts of myself, the shadow-side that was aching to be noticed.
Jane Buckle, Director, New York
Clyde is a great teacher and leader. I enjoy the poems he shares, his exuberance and excitement about being here, and being part of our process of authentication.
Julia K. McCaughey, Retail Manager, Connecticut
Bryn Hogan
- Practicing The Option Process for 22 years
- Executive Director of Autism Treatment Center of America
- Certified Son-Rise Program Teacher and Teacher/Trainer
- Option Process Group Facilitator and Teacher in North America, Europe and the Middle East
- Previous background: Special Education Teacher and Case Manager
Fun Facts about Bryn Hogan
- Greatest Accomplishments: "Running my daughter's Son-Rise Program, adopting my children, healing my body of cardiac health challenge and directing the Autism Treatment Center of America for 14 years.
- Greatest Realization: That I create my own internal experience and that I could teach others to do the same
- Favorite Indulgence: Watching Netflix while I do cardio
Testimonials for Bryn Hogan
Bryn is a superb facilitator who delivers her subject brilliantly with humor and style. She is a sincere, genuine person who is sensitive to the mood of the audience. I have learned so much from her in 5 days. A personal message for Bryn: 'I will be forever indebted to you for everything I have learned. You are a true inspiration!'
Sean Driscoll, Translator, Wales
Bryn is powerful, sharp, keen-witted, intelligent and fearless. One just knows that Bryn can move mountains and does. She is a powerful facilitator.
Laine Jastram, Therapist, Texas
Her warmth, her ability to connect, her humor and her love radiated in the room. She's a dynamic speaker who can also bring you to tears in an instant, because she lets you see her love, and her heart.
Barbara Partazana, Insurance, Florida
I have never been in the presence of a more powerful, beautiful, articulate speaker. Oh, and she could easily be a successful stand-up comic. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you've shared this week. I am a better person for having known you.
Jill Liebler, Mother/Homemaker, Texas
Leah Taylor Roy
- Practicing The Option Process for 13 years
- Certified Option Process Mentor/Counselor, Group Facilitator and Teacher
- Previous background: Management Consulting and Finance
Fun Facts about Leah Taylor Roy
- An Inspiring Book That She Recently Read: The World is Flat, by Thomas L. Friedman
- Favorite Types of Cuisine: Moroccan and Mediterranean
Testimonials for Leah Taylor Roy:
I feel she has a softness and understanding of everyone she comes in contact with. She communicates straight from the heart. Her teachings and messages are amazing.
Debbie Mokhlessin, Banker, California
Excellent bundle of brilliant energy, clarity and curiosity. Excellent dialogue processor!
Dennis Dougherty, CEO - Landscape, Mill Valley, CA
Excellent bundle of brilliant energy, clarity and curiosity. Excellent dialogue processor!
Dennis Dougherty, CEO - Landscape, Mill Valley, CA
Leah displays a delightful presence. She is open and accepting and loving. She is so accepting and wants the best for you so it is easy to grow in transforming and powerful ways.
Patrick Davenport, Venture Capital, Massachusetts
Key Staff
The Option Institute employs more than seventy full-time staff members. Our staff bring together diverse backgrounds and broad reaching experience within the fields of education, health, human behavior, applied science, the arts and corporate and entrepreneurial business. Their unique knowledge and expertise help drive our initiatives forward. Please take a moment to read about some of our staff below.
Zoe Zappa Senior Adult Program Counselor |
Jan-Marie Gundacker Family Counselor |
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Dane Griffith Director of Administrative Services |
Liz Sturm Chief Financial Officer |
Brian Nelson Family Counselor |
Zoe Zappa
- Senior adult program counselor
- Practicing The Option Process for 21 years
- Used to be an operating room scrub nurse
- 3 children - 29, 25 and 23 (all of them take programs here)
Fun Facts about Zoe
- Greatest Accomplishments: When I realized that I am fully responsible for what I think and feel and moving from the mountains of Colorado to work at The Option Institute to support others with their journey to personal happiness.
- Favorite pastime: Walking in nature – collecting rocks, wood, feathers and interesting bugs, and surrounding my life with nature.
Dane Griffith
- Director of Administrative Services
- Working at The Option Institute for 14 years
- Previous Background: Engineering Management
- Current Interest: Holistic Nutrition
Fun Facts about Dane
- Favorite place to be: At my home in Sheffield, on the deck, in a lounge chair next to Liz, dogs playing in the yard, tea mug in hand, deep blue sky with white puffy clouds overhead, nowhere to go and nothing to do – it doesn't get any better than this!
- Favorite movie: Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Liz Sturm
- Head of Finance department for 11 years.
- Have benefited from The Option Process for 20 years.
- Moved from upstate NY to join staff 15 years ago because I love what OI teaches.
- Loves hanging out on the deck with Dane and our 4 rescue dogs
- Married Dane in the Option House 9 years ago.
Fun Facts about Liz
- Favorite indulgence a week in Palm Springs with my honey – hiking trails, dining on veggie burritos and margaritas at our favorite Mexican restaurant, and soaking up the warmth of the California sun.
- Greatest accomplishment: Co-creating a safe comfortable loving home for my family.
Brian Nelson
- Senior family counselor and staff member for 10 years
- Practicing The Son Rise Program for over 14 years
- Son-Rise Dad, Brian and his Wife successfully recovered son from Autism and PDD
Fun Facts about Brian
- I will often be at an event or family gathering and watch Jake be like any other teenager. I then find myself nudging Susan my wife and saying see this is what other people do, they go places there kids have fun and then they all go home together.
Jan-Marie Gundacker
- Son-Rise Program Family Counselor
- Practicing The Option Process for 14 years
- Certified Option Process Mentor/Counselor
- Previous background: executive director and development director of nonprofit agencies feeding the hungry and teaching adults to read; counselor and coach; published writer.
Fun Facts about Jan-Marie
- Favorite place to be: walking the beach and boards of the Jersey Shore talking to God and basking in the joyful, exquisite beauty of our world.
- Greatest Accomplishments: my son and daughter, my two biggest miracles; learning to love by watching my mother; seeing the gifts in cancer, twice.
Our Professional Mentor Network (in private practice)
Abigail Mahnke
- Certified Option Process® Mentor-Counselor
- Austin, Texas
To schedule a Dialogue with Abigail, in English:
- Phone: 512-470-0866
- Email: abigail79@hotmail.com
Personal Statement:
In my opinion, the Option Process® Dialogue is the single most effective tool for personal change on the planet. The process is loving yet exploratory and empowers us to find our own answers. Watching Explorers access their own knowing and change beliefs is incredible. I am so grateful to know the Dialogue and to be able to share it with others.
I came to the Option Institute™ in 2000 because I had a serious eating disorder and succeeded in overcoming it during a single Dialogue (no joke!). As someone who naturally asks many questions, it was an easy decision to then become an Option Process Mentor-Counselor, which I did in 2001 and worked at the Option Institute with clients. I left the Institute a couple of years later and became a radio interview show host—I incorporated many elements of the Dialogue and believe it led to deeper and more insightful interviews.
I decided to get recertified as a Mentor in 2013 because I see so much unhappiness—particularly around food, weight and health—and know the Dialogue is a tool that can help. While food issues and healthy eating are my passions due to my own experiences, I gladly work with clients on any topic you can think of
Testimonials from Abigail’s clients:
“Abigail was an extraordinary mentor. Skilled and professional in a transparent way so it was really just me exploring myself. In 50 minutes with her I saved my relationship and myself.”
"Peter Kilmarx, Physician, Botswana
“Abigail was excellent. I felt her presence and care so deeply. Her questions were clear and she followed me so well. 10+ for attitude and 10+ for questions!”
"Julie Bowman, Acupuncturist, Maine
“Abigail had unbelievable focus. She helped me conclude three topics. Well worth the money.”
"Stephen Costalos, Landscaper, New Jersey
Akiko Hara
- Certified Option Process® Mentor-Counselor
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
To schedule a Dialogue with Akiko, in English or Japanese:
- Phone: 1-604-251-2585 (Canada)
- Email: a.hara113@gmail.com
Personal Statement:
Services:
- What: Individual and Joint Dialogues, Workshop Presentations
- Who: Individuals who seek to improve their quality of life, including Son-Rise® Program parents and volunteers; those who speak English as a second language
- How & Where: My office in Vancouver, Skype, phone, or I can travel to a location of equal convenience for an additional cost
What a pleasure to be a guide for those who dare to trust themselves and thus discover their own answers
using the Option Process® Dialogue. Through my mentoring practice, I so often glimpse brilliant intelligence
that lies deep down inside the Explorer. I am continuously awed by my Explorers' courage, strength, and newly
found optimism, even in the midst of what other people may call difficult times, or even tragedy.
I have worked with children with diverse abilities and their families for over 20 years, starting as a preschool
teacher and now as a speech therapist. Eight years ago, I started working with children with autism and attended
programs at The Option Institute. It was at that time I first experienced the Option Process Dialogue myself.
What a life-changing experience it was! Three years ago, I decided to train to be a Certified
Option Process Mentor-Counselor.
Today, I thrive to be a guide for those who choose to use this empowering process to explore any aspect of their life.
I am grateful for the opportunity to help others in the ongoing life process of self-discovery.
Testimonials from Akiko's clients:
"For someone who has tried various forms of personal growth, I have found the Option Process Dialogue to
be the most useful, getting me to the source of my unhappiness in a particular area. Through the Dialogue process with Akiko,
I have transformed countless self-limiting beliefs to empowering ones. By continually examining my thoughts, I nourish a loving,
free and happy life. Honestly, I can't put down in words how amazing the Dialogues with Akiko are."
"Sandy M., Vancouver, BC, Canada
"Akiko seems to have a magical power to get me relaxed and more open, so I can talk to her about any aspect
of my relationships, work, future, or any area of my life that I want to work on. She listens to my heart and responds with
integrity and lots of love. I sometimes find myself crying in front of her unexpectedly ... Her questions are warm and
memorable, which helps me be honest about who I am, and I enjoy exploring what I truly want to do in my life's journey."
"Noriko Y., Vancouver, BC Canada
"For years, I had avoided any contact with my stepfather. I didn't know what I felt about him. Suddenly, his health
deteriorated and I panicked. So I decided to do a Dialogue with Akiko. It was a transforming experience! With Akiko's help,
I saw what I have always wanted with my stepfather – love. After the Dialogue, I flew to China to see him and we had the
best visit ever. More amazingly, my love towards my stepfather now overflows to all of those around me. I highly recommend
Akiko to all who want to make the impossible become possible."
"Joey S, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Bester Caroline Chamboko
- Certified Option Process® Mentor-Counselor
- Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom
To schedule a Dialogue with Bester:
- Phone: 00 (44) 01978 351 848
- Skype: Caroline 36969
- Email: bester@thehappinessoption.co.uk
- Website: www.thehappinessoption.co.uk
Personal Statement:
My name is Bester Caroline, and I live in Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom. I first heard of The Option Process® in 2005 when I attended The Son-Rise® Program to help my daughter who has been challenged by Autism and epilepsy. I fell in love with The Option Process, and I was determined to become my very best, reaching my personal summit by becoming a Mentor-Counsellor. After rigorous training and personal transformation, I qualified in January, 2011. I have personally used The Option Process to completely change my life from living like a victim to living life on my own terms. I feel liberated! The process has helped me with challenging work situations and family relationships. As I have changed, my 20-year-old autistic daughter is also changing; what a blessing! I would love to help anyone out there who may be facing any challenges, and in particular, other Son-Rise Program parents. I feel privileged to have discovered The Option Process and also to now be in a position to help others become happier, more self-trusting and self-empowered. I look forward to hearing from you!
Testimonials from Bester's clients:
"Working with Caroline opened a pathway to explore my life wholeheartedly. I was able to identify my true thoughts
and desires which resulted in a life changing experience! With her help, I went from a person of low confidence and little
answers to having courage to travel the world courageously on my own. For anyone seeking answers to what they believe,
peace in their lives, or the courage to make change - Caroline is the person to speak with."
"Liv Zanfardino, Administrative Assistant, United States
Corine Feiter
- Certified Option Process® Mentor-Counselor
- Roosteren, the Netherlands
To schedule a Dialogue with Corine:
- Phone: 031 (0)46-4495511
- Email: info@corinefeiter.nl
- Website: www.corinefeiter.nl
Personal Statement:
In 2000 I started a Son-Rise® Program for our son Bas who is diagnosed as severely autistic and severely mentally retarded.
Through this Program I came in touch with The Option Process® Dialogue. The Dialogue was a wonderful tool that I used to get insight
into my fears regarding my son's future, my fears about myself and what I am capable of, and it helped me focus on possibilities instead
of losses. I felt stronger then ever before. I started using the questions from the Dialogue when working with the team of professionals
who were working with our son and I experienced the opportunities this brought to my team's and my son's development. Therefore I decided
to do mentor training in 2005 and was certified. I recertified in 2007, 2009, and 2011. Since January 2009 I have had my own practice as
an Option Process Mentor combined with Pediatric Physiotherapy.
I remember the first time I had a Dialogue I felt so strong and empowered afterwards, really trusting myself. I decided to do more
training in empowering myself and to learn more about the Dialogue. Learning more about the importance of being loving and nonjudgmental
when asking questions made me realize how often questions asked to me during my lifetime had been asked out of distrust or being manipulative.
It was wonderful to experience questions asked without judgment and with love. What was also new to me was that I wasn't given advice,
but always was given a loving question. Even though it was strange at first, I soon experienced how empowering this is, talking with
someone who truly trusted me as being my own expert, trusting me to have my own answers. This experience was so empowering that I decided
that I wanted to learn this tool and use it at home and at my work. A wonderful gift has been a deeper understanding about the myth of
being right or wrong.
The process of the questions helps you get insight of what triggers you in life, how you respond to things that happen in your life and why.
The attitude behind the questions can truly help you experience the principles of the Dialogue:
- You are your own best expert.
This is such an empowering experience. - There are no good or bad answers.
This is such a calming experience. - You can change your life.
This is a promising experience!
Testimonials from Corine's clients:
"In the past after making a decision I immediately started doubting myself again. The Dialogue was a week ago and now I am still certain
about my choices."
"Chantal M., mother of a daughter with autism, the Netherlands
After two days individual training 'Choosing Happiness':
"You are so wonderfully open and clear helping me creating my own path. It was such a wonderful experience doing this together."
"Monique M., Nurse, mother of a daughter with autism, the Netherlands
Daniel Ladouceur
- Certified Option Process® Mentor-Counselor
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
To schedule a Dialogue with Daniel, in English or French:
- Address: CENTRE OPTION-VOIX
9823, boul. St-Laurent, Bureau 1.2, Montréal (QC), H3L 2N5 - Phone: 514 389-7124
- Fax: 514 385-4099
- Email: info@optionvoix.com
Personal Statement:
Initially I came to The Option Institute in 1985 with my wife Murielle and autistic daughter Mariepier to participate in what
was at the time a one-month family program (now the Son-Rise Program®).
I was so profoundly moved by my experience as a Son-Rise Program father, I decided to become an Option Process® Mentor-Counselor
while we continued our full-fledged family program in Montréal. Mariepier progressed immensely towards being a more communicative and
expansive little girl in the course of the 2-1/2 year program. When she died at twelve years old of a severe and inoperable heart
malformation she had had such an impact on our family life that Murielle, the three other children and I were irrevocably transformed,
and to this day live our personal and professional life as an outcome of this experience in love, happiness and gratitude.
I was certified as an Option Process Mentor-Counselor in 1994 and have since been offering dialogues in person and on the phone
with people from mostly Canada and Europe in French and English. My commitment to the Option Process teachings and resulting happiness is
unflinching and inspires all those who choose to dialogue, learn and live from that powerful perspective.
At 67 years old, I continue to learn to offer and share the best of who I am through my mentoring.
Please feel free to call, write or e-mail to obtain more information, share your experience or make an appointment for a Dialogue.
Testimonials from Daniel's clients:
"On the various occasions I was offered a Dialogue with Daniel, either in Montreal or on the phone from home, I have felt his caring
and warm presence, joined to lightness and humour."
"France Frascarolo, Research Psychologist, Switzerland
"The Option Process Dialogue is certainly the most respectful investigation method of my motivations I have experimented with.
I was invited to discover the answers within myself to my questions in the greatest respect of my personal integrity."
"Claude Thompson, Psychotherapist, Quebec
"He is remarkably open and accepting"
"Paul-Georges Crismer, Computer Analyst, Belgium
"Daniel has a consistently calm and warm presence. I greatly appreciate the questions he offers with such generous neutrality
and I see them as an opportunity that enables each one of us to discover or express a fundamental awareness."
"Sophie Lemaire, Singer, Montreal
Dave Tully
- Certified Option Process® Mentor-Counselor
- Sheffield, Massachusetts
To schedule a Dialogue with Dave:
- Email: dmtul@aol.com
Personal Statement:
Background:
- BS EE Trine University
- MS Management University of Arkansas
- CEO and cofounder of Quadra Investment Ltd, holding company for Quadra Sales, Paccom Electronics, and Priebe Electronics. Bought out partner in 1987, grew company 400% and sold in 1994.
- Co founder of Mackie Designs, an audio electronics manufacturer. Coordinated the public offering of Mackie Designs in 1995.
- Certified Option Process Mentor-Counselor 2001-present.
I have been providing Dialogue sessions for over ten years and believe it to be the most powerful way for a person to create
change in their life. I have literally seen people change significant blocks to their happiness and growth in a single 50 minute session.
Most people have never had the opportunity to sit with an advisor or mentor who has no agenda. The Option Process® Dialogue is a process
where the Mentor asks the Explorer/client questions without judgment or agenda and in complete confidence. This allows the Explorer an
opportunity to explore beliefs which may be causing blockages in their lives.
I have found that phone sessions can be just as powerful as face to face sessions and encourage people to continue their work via the phone.
Greg Mills
- Certified Option Process® Mentor-Counselor
- Vallejo, California
To schedule a Dialogue with Greg, in English:
- Website: thisislifesupport.schedulista.com
Personal Statement:
At Life Support we use the Option Process® Dialogue as a method of counseling that loves you for who you are and where you are.
We love YOU first and then act second by accepting, listening and TRULY hearing you. This Non-Directive & Non-Judgmental approach enables us to ask you the best questions about where you're "foggy" or uncomfortable thus uncovering any beliefs that may keep you in self-destructive, self-limiting patterns or keep you from achieving your maximum Life Potential.
Everyone needs help sometimes....... Just the very offer of a helping hand or just the right question invites us to actually look within ourselves to 'see' if we need anything. Well we're offering a place where you can come and get support for your Life!
I'm Greg Milk & THIS Is Life Support.
Testimonials from Greg’s clients:
"Self discovery with Greg Milk ...what a Dialogue we had today! I kept the conversation going in my head for a while and came up with " I seem to want two things at once. To be left alone and to be admired. I don't want to live my mother's life, I want my own. Its ok to start with just one step. Its ok, if that step doesn't work out as well as I plan and I am thankful for these discoveries."
" Melinda Clerico, California
"Greg, what an amazing Dialogue with you... Looking forward to many more. Thank you so much for putting the first puffs of wind back in my sails. I really needed it!"
"Julie Marie Andreoni, California
"I'm thankful that Greg Milk asked me amazingly useful questions today during our dialogue. He also shares some fun analogies a day or so before our dialogue to help me clarify my thoughts and beliefs. Two thumbs up!"
"Autumn Sowa Manzo, California
Gretchen Pfuetze
- Certified Option Process® Mentor-Counselor
- Lincoln, Massachusetts
To schedule a Dialogue with Gretchen:
- Phone: 781 259-9714
Personal Statement:
I have been a Certified Option Process® Mentor-Counselor at The Option Institute since January, 2005.
It is easier to find the "why" of our beliefs and actions during The Option Process® Dialogue than through other methods.
The total lack of judgment is a major component to the exploration. That nonjudgmental attitude encourages the Explorer to dig deeper
instead of judging him or herself. The respectful waiting for each person to find his or her own reasons is also part of it.
The process is so honoring of each individual; there is no hint of telling the client how to interpret or live his or her life.
Through the process, the Explorer realizes that he or she can change even if the circumstances don't change. But by changing,
the client often can, in fact, change the circumstances as well. The whole process leaves us empowered and better able to live our
life more productively and happily.
I first came to The Option Institute when I was going through a divorce. I was very sad, had little confidence and felt
totally inadequate in so many ways. It took a while, but I gradually acknowledged that I was intelligent, capable, competent and a wonderful
person. I took charge of my life and I became who I wanted to be. The process of doing that was so much fun. I am now radiantly happy and
confident, I feel empowered, and I enjoy my life.
Being a Mentor is giving me the time each week to be in a very present, loving and nonjudgmental place. It spreads into my own life and
is a reminder of a beautiful way to live. It is also fascinating to see how people choose to use their Dialogues.
Helen Cherry
- Certified Option Process® Mentor-Counselor
- United Kingdom
To schedule a Dialogue with Helen:
- Address: The Chimneys, 53 Cantelupe Road
Bexhill, TN40 1HZ, United Kingdom - Skype: hcherry9
- Phone: 0044 (0)1424 216436
- Email: hcherry1@btinternet.com
Personal Statement:
Having had three years of other counselling, once I began with Option Process® Dialogues I was amazed how rapid and effective
the changes were. After a few Dialogues I was inspired and excited to fully study the Option Process and graduate as a Mentor.
Being a Mentor has meant that I have taken a fabulous journey of self-enquiry which has liberated me from seeing myself as a victim
of circumstances, particularly from seeing myself as a victim of a so-called "catastrophic" illness like multiple sclerosis. Since 2006,
by using The Option Process and its Dialogue, I have challenged and changed many of my beliefs and also the "slippery slopes"
of conventional medicine's beliefs about multiple sclerosis. After training as a Mentor at The Option Institute in 2009, I now
find 20 years after the MS diagnosis, that I am happy, fit, mobile, and that I love living in the present.
Becoming a Mentor and training at the Institute has been an amazing period of growth and discovery for me, with fantastic teachers to
support and guide the process. The Mentor's attitude of love and acceptance, non-direction, non-judgment and being present, I find, is the
best way to interact and enter the world of my 20-year-old son with Downs Syndrome and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. I am surprised how living
with the circumstances of my life, with my challenges and my son's, has now become a playful, joyful and easy existence, whereas before
learning the Dialogue I felt very judgmental and fearful.
I feel very blessed now to be able to offer to others my training as an Option Process Mentor-Counselor and as a Teacher of the
Alexander Technique. I believe they are a winning combination to good health and happiness for me and now for others.
Testimonials regarding Helen:
"I am very grateful for your teaching at the Academy and I would like to invite you on a continual basis to provide lectures
and tutorial ship in psychological modules of the Bioregulatory medicine course. I am looking forward to continual cooperative work
in applying the wonderfully simple and effective Option Process in widening the scope of practitioners' ability to guide their patients."
"Dr D A Shakambet, Principal, Academy for Bioregulatory Medicine.
"Experiencing the Option Process Dialogue with Helen has been the most helpful and time-effective therapy I have experienced:
which with four special-needs teenagers in the house and elderly parents next door, is invaluable for me. A Dialogue has immediate
benefits and quickly enables a balanced perspective. Also the Option Process Dialogue does not leave me feeling tired like some therapies;
it brings me immediately improved clarity and focus, and relieves the burden of confusing emotion that sometimes builds up when I experience
myself under pressure."
"She has also introduced me to Option Process Dialogue material. This is so empowering and I think Helen is a 'natural'
Mentor, who will help many in a gentle and profound way."
"Karen Amber Leafe, Foster Parent and Writer
"A Dialogue with Helen was a spiral free loving experience. In the Dialogue Helen stayed super alert, creative and helpful."
"Zhenya Roitman, Technical Analyst
Isis Maria Cohen
- Certified Option Process® Mentor-Counselor
- Rockland County, New York
To schedule a Dialogue with Isis:
- Phone: 845.356.3110
- Email: isis@imhealer.com
Personal Statement:
I have been practicing as a Certified Option Process® Mentor since my certification in January, 2000. Before I found
The Option Process, I suffered from depression and anxiety. I tried psychologist after psychologist and did achieve a certain
amount of relief. However, I remained unhappy and anxious. I came to the conclusion that this was just the way it would be for me. When I
took the Happiness Option Weekend at The Option Institute my life changed. I was amazed to find peace and happiness revealing itself as I questioned and discarded limiting beliefs. I went on to take more courses at The Option Institute and the more I learned, the happier I became. I felt a strong passion to bring The Option Process Dialogue to others, so that they could experience this amazing process and be free from their unhappiness.
After attending the first Option Institute course, there was an incident in which I was very angry with my sister.
In the past I would have just held a grudge for a long time and refused to speak to her. Instead, I questioned myself; and one question
led to another. Within minutes I went from an angry, red in the face, grim person to a peaceful person with a smile on her face. I was astounded!
That realization, that it was my beliefs that were making me so angry, not my sister, was life changing. Anyone can change their life
in a similar manner.
From a depressed and anxiety-filled woman, I steadily became a happy, peaceful woman who is enthusiastic about life.
I am not claiming that I am never unhappy. I can claim, however, that I no longer suffer from depression and anxiety.
And when I am unhappy, I can easily question the limiting belief that is causing the unhappiness or I can simply choose happiness
in that moment. This last choice has become easier and easier over the years.
Jean-Francois Benoist
- Certified Option Process® Mentor-Counselor
- Honokaa, Hawaii, USA
To schedule a session with Jean-Francois:
- Power-On Coaching Inc, Hawaii, USA
- Phone: 808 322-6184
- Email: secounseling@yahoo.com
Personal Statement:
I love the Option Process® Dialogue because it frees us up at the very root of where our struggles began.
Personally, the Dialogue has helped me heal in ways I never dreamed possible including from years of shame and confusion with
being raised by a high-profile alcoholic father, and a loving but frantic mother whose energy went to caring for a special needs
sister. I've battled addiction, financial failure and my own fears, and found that dialoguing about them was far more effective
for finding lasting resolution to the pain and suffering that came with harboring self-destructive beliefs.
Professionally, I have been counseling thousands of people utilizing the Option Process Dialogue for the past nine years.
The results I've witnessed are nothing short of stunning and have continually reinforced that people really can and do permanently release
their deepest pain, doubt and shame. It is not about stopping drinking, overeating, fighting, etc. but about finding what motivates us to
do these things to begin with. Then, we naturally let go of hurtful behaviors and live with true freedom of choice!
I love The Option Institute, the Dialogue and the powerful healing created as a result of deep listening and the courage
to face ourselves with love and forgiveness.
Testimonials from Jean-François's clients:
"I'll start off by saying that I had no idea what to expect when I scheduled a phone session with Jean-François.
--Days prior feeling anxious, yet uncomfortable and a whole lot more about the upcoming session and what would be talked about.
What finally happened during the session were sad but fulfilling things you brought out in me. I could go on and on but most
importantly tears at the end of our session, which is something I never expected, and an emotion that I don't do. Strange for me to
say but it felt great. Then I did think WOW, I want more. Thank you so much for your input and calming approach to help me open up and
explore. I am forever grateful for this and would recommend a session with you to anyone who is troubled, or feeling down about anything."
"Joe Sonoma, CA
"Thank you Jean-François for your time, perceptive questions, and valuable insight. One session, and I am clearer and much more
centered on my sense of self worth. I have asked myself about my feelings around procrastination in a number of areas in my life
only to discover that in all cases I was anticipating less than favorable judgments of the value of my work. What I found was that
I have been devaluing myself with prejudice based on old opinions developed in childhood. In each case on looking with new eyes,
I chose to act --first in spite of, then without thought of, these old beliefs. I accomplished more in the last two days than
I have in the previous three weeks on two different projects and dropped a third that was not really my goal at all but rather
what I thought might please someone else. I will recommend you to friends and colleagues."
"John Lusk, CA
Kirin Loomis
- Certified Option Process® Mentor-Counselor
- Minneapolis, Minnesota USA
To schedule a Dialogue with Kirin:
- Phone: 612.827.2538
- Cell: 612.616.0212
- Skype: kirin.loomis
- Email: speak2solve@gmail.com
Personal Statement:
I have loved the Dialogue from the first time I saw it described in The Option Institute Catalogue, in 1995.
Every decision after that was weighed in terms of whether or not it moved me closer to being able to do this seemingly magical
kind of interaction with and for other people. I completed my training and have been a Certified Option Process® Mentor-Counselor
since 2001. What do I love? Above all, it is the respect—the fact that when I explore, no one will be telling me what to do,
and that when I am the Mentor I am not expected to come up with advice or answers for others. We each have our own wisdom—but
sometimes we can use some help to find or notice it.
While the questions are amazing, I find the Attitude of the Mentor to be the heart of the "magic." It is so rare in our society
to be able to talk about our innermost worries, secrets, and longings, and know that the other person will hear us with love and
acceptance. There is nothing that the Explorer "has to" do. They don't have to "say it right" or "get it right." Instead they are
free to relax into their own bundle of foibles and know that it's OK to reveal themselves to the Mentor. What a relief!
Testimonials from Kirin's clients:
"When my husband Tom was diagnosed with an illness for which the doctor said 'unfortunately, there's no cure',
certain issues in his life became urgent. When he said "I want to learn how to be happy" I said "I know who you can
talk to about that." During the last few months of his life, Tom and Kirin did an Option Process Dialogue by phone every week,
and those "conversations with Kirin" as he named them, became something that he treasured. No matter what had come up that week,
he found answers, and peace, and yes, even happiness through their talks. He took notes during the week about things to explore
with her, and notes during their talks so he could remember his insights. I will always be grateful for Tom's
"conversations with Kirin". In the midst of all that was going on in his life at that time, his Dialogues brought him RELIEF.
We even found things to laugh about. Thank you, Kirin."
"Martha Robinson., Massage Therapist, Canada
"Kirin is a super Mentor, using insightful questions to inspire me to find my own solutions to the sometimes challenging
situations in my life. Our monthly sessions are always productive and fun and often surprising. Plus, I know Kirin keeps our
discussions completely confidential."
"Kathryn Adams, Librarian, Ohio
"Kirin has been incredibly helpful to me in trying to find out what I want in life. I am good at my profession
(engineer - think 'Dilbert') but was really having trouble finding a purpose - a goal - in my life. Her carefully chosen
questions have helped me to root out some not-so-good messages from my long-ago past experiences."
"Jim Garrity, Electrical Engineer, Minnesota
Lauren Astor
- Certified Option Process® Mentor-Counselor
- Millerton, New York, USA
To schedule a Dialogue with Lauren:
- Phone: 518.592.1105
- Email: LaurenAstor@gmail.com
Personal Statement:
My life-long commitment to personal, emotional and spiritual growth has guided me to explore many paths.
The Option Process® Dialogue is such an effective tool that when I had my first Dialogue I was astonished at how quickly
I was able to cut through my issues, drop down into my feelings, and explore the beliefs that were at the root of it all.
The tight knots of judgment and self-limiting beliefs became untangled with a clarity and ease I had never experienced
previously despite many years of therapy.
I have been a Certified Option Process Mentor-Counselor for over a decade. For me to listen without judgment or agenda
while you explore your deepest fears, judgments, discomforts and challenges is truly an honor and a privilege. As a Mentor,
I feel like a midwife, helping you to give birth to your own best answers. The answers you come to, through your own process
of exploration, are always the most powerful and effective answers for you.
I have worked with hundreds of clients from all around the world, young and old, all wanting to be happier in their lives.
I have seen people drop issues that have been a source of misery for many years. I have seen people come to peace with profound
life challenges. With every Dialogue my compassion and love grows deeper and my faith in the human heart and spirit grows stronger.
"As a single footstep will not make a path on the earth, so a single thought will not make a pathway in the mind. To make a deep physical path, we walk again and again. To make a deep mental path, we must think over and over the kind of thoughts we wish to dominate our lives." "Henry David Thoreau
Testimonials from Lauren's clients:
"I have worked with two other therapists, but our work together was, by far, the most effective, rapid and so easy.
Although we never met in person, I instantly felt comfortable and clearly understood your point of view. I like that you put
your philosophy right out in front which helped me jump right in.
I think being a woman who has lived through so many life experiences must be a huge part of the wisdom you bring to the
therapy process. Your gentle, but probing questions helped me break through my deepest circular and unhappy thinking patterns.
I now have tools to use for myself and I see so many situations differently. You have given me the insight for how I make
my world. Thank you for holding up that mirror. I finally feel more grounded and responsible for myself than ever. I'm so thankful!"
"Julie C., Ceramic Artist, New York
"It is not too strong to say this has changed my life. I have a happier, more positive outlook. Many of my dreams, including
a happier marriage and a career plan have come true."
"Leslie F., Land Conservancy Activist, New York
"There have been areas of my life where I have felt stuck. I have tried yoga, therapy, mediation and wine, and I just
couldn't move past the psychological barrier. Your methods, compassion, and generosity have helped me see things from a brand
new perspective. This has been freeing and is helping me move to a whole new chapter in my life."
"Elizabeth B., Development Consultant, New York
Mark Oakley
- Certified Option Process® Mentor-Counselor
- Paris, France
To schedule a Dialogue with Mark, in English or French:
- Phone: +33981621331
- Mobile: +33666578471
- Skype: Donald Mark Oakley
- Email: mark@markoakleydialogues.com
- Website: www.markoakleydialogues.com
Personal Statement:
Becoming a mentor in January 2011 was among the most challenging, fun and satisfying things I have ever done.
Having worked as a journalist for world news agency AFP in Paris, France, for the best part of two decades, the diagnosis
of autism for my son proved a turning point in my life. The use of Option Process® Dialogues while volunteering during
Mentor Training in January 2010 helped me get through some personal difficulties triggered in the wake of my son's diagnosis.
I started to mentor for free to anyone who wanted them even though I wasn't trained and soon found I had a number of
satisfied "clients." Using the curiosity and interviewing skills I had as a journalist came in handy, though as a Mentor
I learned to be more of a happy detective sleuthing for beliefs than a journalist looking for stories.
British-born, though now naturalised into my adopted country France, I have mentored in French too. Helping to change lives
for the better was huge motivation for me to decide to go for Mentor Certification in January 2011, and the extremely high
standard of teaching at The Option Institute has given me the tools to do just that.
Testimonials from Mark's clients:
"My Dialogue with Mark was life changing. He helped me to access my own answers to questions I thought would remain
mysteries forever. With his accepting nonjudgmental attitude, skill and humor, Mark was able to bring out my truth to the
light of day, and in so doing, helped me to move on with my life and get unstuck. Mark clearly has great skill bringing this
dialogue technology into practice, but his unusual degree of effectiveness is also the result of his genuine attitude of
curiosity, sincerity, patience and humanity. I felt at ease with Mark right away, and at the same time, I had a lot of
energy about the process of uncovering my answers."
"Peter M., lawyer, Vermont, USA
"I have been dialoguing with Mark Oakley on a regular basis for almost a year. He's very adept with the process and dialoguing
with him has really helped me to clarify many of my beliefs and become happier and more content in my life. With an open heart
and kind ear, Mark supports his clients in reaching their own goals and becoming clear about what they want out of life.
The Option Process Dialogue is a great, nonjudgmental approach to personal development. Mark is an excellent facilitator and
I recommend him without reservation!"
"Lizzie G., M.D., Tennessee, USA
"Why have a bad day, week, month, or life when you can get to the root of a problem, change a belief or mindset that's holding
you down, and start anew? Mark has helped me to do this several times. He does not judge, nor advise. Mark simply leads us along a path
of self discovery so we can be happy again. Most of all, I love his spirit and his manner. He is his own evidence that the
Option Process works."
"Steve M., Certified Financial Planner, Massachusetts, USA
Rekha Neilson
- Certified Option Process® Mentor-Counselor
- Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
To schedule a Dialogue with Rekha:
- Phone: + 44 (0)1353 699457
- Mobile: +44 (0)7761 266664
- Skype address: rekha.neilson
- Email: info@rekhaneilson.co.uk
- Website: www.rekhaneilson.co.uk
Personal Statement:
I was introduced to The Option Process® Dialogue through the Son-Rise Program ® Start-Up in 2007.
I went on to read the book, Power Dialogues, by Barry Neil Kaufman. Being a Son-Rise Program mum I wanted to help my team members
do their best in the playroom so I went to the Power Dialogues program in 2008.
Whilst I was there I had a Dialogue with "Bears." During this one Dialogue I solved many long-standing issues that I had been
carrying around for years. It was so amazing and so liberating, knowing I had solved these issues for myself! It was that moment
I decided I wanted to be there for other people like Bears was for me, not judging or advising, just listening and asking the most
insightful questions. I trusted him totally and felt so comfortable; I knew I could talk about anything. I went on to do all the
prerequisite courses and I qualified as a Certified Mentor in January 2010.
Using this process I went from feeling stressed, depressed and hopeless about having a son with a chromosome abnormality, global
developmental delay, autism and epilepsy, to being empowered!
I now work with others in the UK and abroad in person, phone and on Skype to help them achieve what they want, using this amazing tool.
Take a look at my site for what I can offer you. Each time I mentor I feel deeply honored that this person has chosen me and has trusted
me to listen to them and ask them questions. It is truly a privilege!
Testimonials from Rekha's clients:
"I found it incredibly useful to take time out from my busy schedule to explore many of my thoughts & beliefs, as these
were fueling my everyday decisions. Rekha's questions helped me to stay focused & encouraged me to really examine what I believe.
After each session I felt a renewed sense of calm, vitality & energy. I also gained some new & interesting perspectives on life.
Many thanks Rekha"
"Louise Hutchinson, Son-Rise Program Mum, UK
"Rekha Nelson is extremely skilled as a Mentor in the Dialogue process. I felt completely loved and accepted by her in
my multiple Dialogues with her. She seems to have an incredible presence and intuition for asking the absolute right question
to break through and take you from examining your behaviors and feelings, to identifying their underlying beliefs that often you
didn’t even know you held. I had some of my greatest epiphanies during my Dialogues with Rekha, and as a result, changed limiting
beliefs I had held for many years. She is an amazing woman that radiates love, warmth, and intelligence. Sitting with her in a Dialogue
feels completely safe and contained as you navigate your own psyche and look at your issues. I truly believe that any Explorer in a
Dialogue would be blessed to have Rekha as a Mentor. She is splendid."
"Mieke E., California
Mentors Emeritus
| Mentor's Name: | Date of first Certification: |
| Gary Skow | pre-1990 |
| Kaitryn Wertz | pre-1990 |
| Michael Risen | pre-1990 |
| Nadja Noonan | pre-1990 |
| Ron Bjarnason | pre-1990 |
| Jenifer Hansen | 1992 |
| Bonnie Winkler | 1992 |
| Susan Abrams | 1993 |
| Laura Plunkett | 1993 |
| Melaney Kahn | 1995 |
| Elizabeth Shulman | 1995 |
| Deborah Evans | 2000 |
| MaryBeth Gangemi | 2000 |
| Kathleen Joyce | 2000 |
| Marcia Murphy | 2000 |
| Caiseal Orsini | 2000 |
| Sarah Reichert | 2000 |
| Emily Sims | 2000 |
| Lior Taube | 2000 |
| Liza "Grace" Tomai | 2000 |
| Kathy Adams | 2001 |
| Mim Burkholder | 2001 |
| Sandra Gordon Richman | 2001 |
| Jan-Marie Gundacker | 2001 |
| Ellen Stanley | 2001 |
| Fred Knauke | 2002 |
| Steve Minkewicz | 2002 |
| Joe Ring | 2002 |
| Cristen Ring | 2002 |
| Erica Bro Cohen | 2003 |
| France Frascarolo-Moutinot | 2003 |
| Scott Fraize | 2003 |
| Carolyn Honey Friedman | 2003 |
| Julia Godden | 2003 |
| Susan Jane Griffin-Towbin | 2003 |
| Niels Hojer | 2003 |
| Therese Leboffe | 2003 |
| Roxanne Litherland | 2003 |
| Lynette Louise | 2003 |
| Lee McLendon | 2003 |
| Kathleen Panning | 2003 |
| Lisbeth Salling | 2003 |
| Erica Sigl | 2003 |
| Patty Waldman | 2003 |
| Meghna Bhagat | 2004 |
| Lawrence Chapman | 2004 |
| Joan Degn | 2004 |
| Julian Feneley | 2004 |
| Jackie McCullough | 2004 |
| John Rasmussen | 2004 |
| Jay Robinson | 2004 |
| Bright Tellegen | 2004 |
| Elena Caffentzis | 2005 |
| Rakel Hojer | 2005 |
| Gretchen "Confidence" Pfuetze | 2005 |
| James Sainsbury | 2005 |
| Heather D'Amore | 2007 |
| Steffan Golt | 2007 |
| Jon Hillegeist | 2007 |
| Benjamin Hojer | 2007 |
| Rachel Jacobson | 2007 |
| Chris Kisling | 2007 |
| Fran Liautaud | 2007 |
| Erik Linthorst | 2007 |
| Marilyn Massey | 2007 |
| Anita Joyce Vigh Strand | 2007 |
| Mark Walker | 2007 |
| Colin Dunbar | 2008 |
| Nancy Haas | 2008 |
| Robin McCarthy | 2008 |
| Shayu Talbot | 2008 |
| Iris Tuomonoksa | 2008 |
| Cathy Betoin | 2009 |
| Clio Osman | 2009 |
| Helen Cherry | 2009 |
| Tracee Elliott | 2009 |
| Clio Osman | 2009 |
| Sanne Schroll | 2009 |
| Claudia Stein-Carr | 2009 |
| Leeza Steindorf | 2009 |
| Liz Zawada | 2009 |
| Stephen Bochner | 2010 |
| Kathleen Corelli Byrne | 2010 |
| Roe DiBona | 2010 |
| Ronda Fitzsimmons | 2010 |
| Rekha Neilson | 2010 |
| Nicoletta Panigutti | 2010 |
| Cynthia "Cindy" Thompson | 2010 |
| Priya Peters | 2011 |
| Keith Hindmarsh | 2012 |
| Asger Leth | 2012 |
| Hilary Shaw | 2012 |
| Simon Smoleskis | 2012 |
| Lenore Goldfarb | 2013 |
| Michelle Bensky | 2013 |
| Paige Perry | 2013 |
| Robin Peter | 2013 |
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