John Schinnerer, M.A. Whole Systems Design, 1999

Schinnerer will be offering a presentation/workshop on sociocracy, a.k.a. dynamic governance, at the Northwest Permaculture convergence taking place Sept. 17-19 at South Seattle CC.

Here’s the event main page:
http://www.washingtonstatepermaculture.org/wordpress/?page_id=7

Here’s the presenter list page:
http://www.washingtonstatepermaculture.org/wordpress/?page_id=120

The event as a whole and/or various other presentations and workshops may well be of interest to AUS alums in general. Fellow AUS alum Ben Kaufman of Greenworks Realty is one of the presenters.

Steve Sauer, M.A. Whole Systems Design, 2005

Steve Sauer was recently featured in the Seattle Times. He was a member of the cross-cultural study program in Egypt in 2005 where he focused on the work of the Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy to augment his small urban dwelling that sparked a sustainable lifestyle. After completing his WSD thesis, Steve continued working diligently and creatively to finish his pico dwelling.  Here is the link to the article, “Tiny Apartment Shows the Value of a Good Fit,” which appeared in the Sunday, August 22 issue of the Seattle Times:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/pacificnw/2012595209_pacificpnwl22.html

Jill A. Hawk, M.A. Organizational Psychology 2005

National Park Service (NPS) Northeast Regional Director Dennis R. Reidenbach has named Jill A. Hawk as superintendent of Morristown National Historical Park. Hawk, who is currently chief ranger for the region, will assume her duties on Jan. 3, 2011.

“As chief ranger for the Northeast Region, Jill is a creative problem-solver who has focused on a wide range of issues across the region, including a recent assignment as acting superintendent at Petersburg National Battlefield,” said Reidenbach. “She brings a great deal of skill, energy and enthusiasm into her new position, and is the right person to follow Randy Turner as he retires after 35 years of exemplary federal service.”

In her role as regional chief ranger, Hawk oversees regional programs including risk management, environmental protection, safety and occupational health, law enforcement, wildland fire, structural fire, search and rescue, emergency management, emergency services, and aviation for 76 sites across the 13 states within the northeast region. Before being selected as regional chief ranger in 2005, Hawk was chief ranger at Mount Rainier National Park in Washington State.

She began her NPS career in 1989 as a seasonal park ranger, first at Fire Island National Seashore in New York and then at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. She also had assignments at the Statue of Liberty National Monument (1990-1991), Everglades National Park (1991-1996), and Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina (1996-2000).

Hawk graduated from the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Session 224 in March 2006. She completed graduate study in Organizational Psychology (Master of Arts) in June 2005 from Antioch University Seattle and completed undergraduate study in natural resource management with a concentration in Park Management (Bachelor of Science) from the University of Tennessee (Martin) in 1988.

John DuBois, B.A. 2007

John A. DuBois is now a published author! His book, “The Authentic Self in Educational Leadership” is now available for purchase through the publishing company, CreateSpace, a subsidiary company of Amazon.com. To purchase a copy of DuBois’ literary work, please click on the following link: https://www.createspace.com/3443504.

Kate Stewart, M.A. Psychology 2008

As a psychotherapist in private practice, my intention has always been to offer clients a place to express themselves without fear of judgment, a refuge where growth can happen in an unguarded state.
 
My focus in my private practice is working with clients who are polyamorous, or having more than one romantic partner at a time, or identify themselves as kinky. In most cases, clients who identify as one usually identify as the other, more or less to a degree. My life-long attitude of acceptance and celebration of individual uniqueness has helped inform my work with these clients, as well as my dedication to not pathologizing lifestyle choices, and viewing my work through a phenomenological lens.
 
I welcome professionals in the community to call to consult if faced with similar cases, and also welcome referrals of clients who are poly, kinky or are in open relationships. There are many different perspectives to take when working with clients who are “outside of the norm” in this respect, especially when working with a poly family in family therapy!
 
Feel free to email or call with questions. Info@KateLStewart.com or call (206) 669-4912.

Cheri Baker, M.A. Organizational Psychology 2006

Cheri Baker is the owner of Emergence Consulting where she helps many of our region’s top companies to improve employee performance. Her blog, The Enlightened Manager, has won numerous accolades and boasts a global audience.

Baker’s client list crosses industries and includes Microsoft, Pacific Medical Centers, the City of Seattle, Providence Medical Centers, IDD Aerospace and many others. Known for her ability to transform dysfunctional teams, Baker’s playful and down-to-earth training style makes the work of organizational improvement both fun and effective.

On Wednesday, Aug 11 she is doing a presentation at the Seattle Chamber of Commerce offices on how to identify some of the most common “difficult personalities” you’ll find in the workplace. You’ll also learn some simple strategies, both defensive and offensive, to manage difficult personalities and minimize the problems they can cause. The title of the talk is “Troublemakers, Slackers, and Drama Queens: Managing Difficult Personalities at Work. For more information go to: http://www.seattlechamber.com/portal/page?_pageid=33,3146&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&.p_nevent_id=2276

Norm Tonina, M.A. Organizational Psychology 2004

“I co-built a program for the University of Washington called teh Strategic Human Resources Leadership program. SHRL is aimed at broadening HR leaders to become more systemic in their thinking and ground their HR strategy by aligning it to their organization’s business strategy. I have also been engaging in consulting programs aimned at improving strategic alignment, and organization and leadership effectiveness. I have also consulted on High-Potential Development Programs.”

Greg Mowat, M.S. Management 1999

“I am energized by my participation with fellow Antioch alumni through serving on the AUS Alumni Council. I would urge all alumni to become involved with Antioch and to support the unique and important social and educational work being done by this great university.”

Joan Broeckling, M.A. Psychology 1984

“In addition to my career as a school psychologist, I stay very busy pursuing my passion for peace and interfaith connection. I am also the founding director of a peace organization, One Peace, Many Paths, as well as the Board president of the Spokane Interfaith Council.”

Donald Ford, M.A. Psychology 1981

“In Private Mental Health Therapy Practice again, after transitioning from 27 years as a Therapist in Kaiser Permanente’s Mental Health department. While there, I was on the Regional Diversity Council for 10 years. I was also appointed by the Governor of Oregon to the Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services statewide board and also served on the executive committe. I currently provide individual and couples therapy, as well as consultation and training to Therapists, graduate students and I also work with businesses and organizations in an EAP capacity.

“In addition, I also give talks on diversity, disabilities, communication, and acquired and traumatic brain injury. I have an avid interest in the relationship between nature and psychology. I live in a forested area, west of Portland in the foothills of the coast Range and practice in Portland. I’m also excited about getting involved in the new AUS Portland Alumni Chapter which is just getting started.”

Next Page »