The CIIS Board of Trustees established the Council of Sages, a group of distinguished individuals, to serve the Institute in an advisory capacity. The Council assists the President in addressing the concerns of the school, forging its direction, and supporting its mission. Members of the Council are appointed by the President in recognition of the prominence they have achieved in their respective careers and endeavors. Collectively, they have made a significant contribution to the arts, humanities, sciences, and spiritual practices.
Angeles Arrien, President, Foundation for Cross-Cultural Education and Research
Lauren Artress, Canon for Special Ministries, Grace Cathedral
Alexander Astin, Professor Emeritus of Education at UCLA and Director of the Higher Education Research Institute
Helen Astin, Professor Emeritus of Education at UCLA and Associate Director of the Higher Education Research Institute
Thomas Berry, Ecologist, Author
Jean Shinoda Bolen, Psychiatrist, Author
Andre Carothers, President, Rockwood Fund
Carol P. Christ, Director, Ariadne Institute for the Study of Myth and Ritual
Ram Dass, Consciousness Explorer
Riane Eisler, Author, Co-director, Center for Partnership Studies
Duane Elgin, Consultant
Barbara A. Garcia, Deputy Director of Health, San Francisco City and County
John Grim and Mary Evelyn Tucker, founders and directors of the Forum on Religion and Ecology
Joan Halifax, Buddhist Teacher
Michael Harner, President, Foundation for Shamanic Studies
Sandra R. Hernandez, President, CEO, San Francisco Foundation
Alan Jones, Dean, Grace Cathedral
Jack Kornfield, Buddhist Teacher, Spirit Rock Center
Stanley Krippner, Professor of Psychology, Saybrook Graduate School
Satish Kumar, Director of Programme, Schumacher College
John L. Levy, Wealth Consultant
Joanna Macy, Author, Teacher of Buddhism and Social Change
Janice Mirikitani, Poet, Executive Director of Glide Memorial Church
Phillip Moffitt, President, Life Balance Institute
Jacob Needleman, Professor of Philosophy, California State University, San Francisco; Author
Vicki Noble, Author
Mayumi Oda, Artist
Parker J. Palmer, author, educator, Founder Center for Courage & Renewal
Paul Ray, Executive Vice President, American Lives
Rachael Naomi Remen, Medical Director, Commonweal
Betty Roszak, Author
Theodore Roszak, Author
Rupert Sheldrake, Fellow, Institute of Noetic Sciences
Mimi Silbert, President, CEO Delancy Street Foundation
Anne Simpkinson, Author
Huston Smith, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Religion
Greg Steltenpohl, Consultant to Odwalla
William B. Stewart, Medical Director, Institute of Health and Healing, California Pacific Medical Center
Robert A. F. Thurman, Professor of Religion, Columbia University; Co-founder, Tibet House
Lynne Twist, Co-chair, Board of Trustees, State of the World Forum
John Vasconcellos, California State Senate, ret.
Frances Vaughan, Psychologist, Author
Alice Walker, Author
Roger Walsh, Professor, University of California, Irvine
Marion Weber, Founder, Arts and Healing Network
John Welwood, Psychologist, Author
The Reverend Cecil Williams, Pastor of Glide Memorial Church
Joseph L. Subbiondo, President
Judie Wexler, Academic Vice President
Chip B. Goldstein, Associate Dean, Academic Administration
Shirley Strong, Dean of Students
Richard Buggs, Dean of Alumni and Director of Travel Programs
Pamela Sparkman, Director of Admissions
Ken Abiko, Director of Finance and Controller
Dorotea Reyna, Director of Development
Marisol Mendoza, Director of Financial Aid
L’esa Guilian, Director of Diversity and Human Resources
Dan Gurler, Registrar
Karim Baer, Director of Public Programs
Jim Martin, Interim Director of Communications and Marketing
Scott Ciliberti, Director of Information Technology Services
Lise M. Dyckman, Library Director
Michelle Eng, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Rebecca McGovern, Director of Career and Field Placement
Dan Gottsegen, Director of the Integral Counseling Center at Pierce Street
Toni Wilhelm, Interim Director of the Center for Somatic Psychotherapy
Ursula Young, Interim Director of the Psychological Services Center
Lu Grey, Director of the Integral Counseling Center at Church Street
Adriana Marchione, Art Curator
Jonathan Mills, Director of Facilities and Operations
Lilya Reyzelman, Business Office Manager
Steven Swanson, Director of Auxiliary Services