Dr. Jan F. Kreider Jan F. Kreider, PE, PhD is the President of Kreider and Associates, LLC, a renewable energy and energy efficiency consulting firm and the Founding Director of the University of Colorado's Joint Center for Energy Management and Professor of Engineering. He has written eight textbooks on renewable energy, four books on building systems and other energy related topics and nearly 200 technical papers. He designed and oversaw construction of the largest solar system in Mexico, a water heating system for a large resort hotel in Baja California. He has also assisted governments and universities worldwide in establishing renewable energy and energy efficiency programs and projects since the 1970's. In 2001 he wrote the Energy Blueprint for the Galapagos which will transform the very polluting electricity, transportation and fishing energy sectors in the Archipelago into clean energy systems based on renewables.   Diana Panara Diana Panara MSW,HHP is one of the most outstanding and interesting teachers in the field of bodywork today. She holds a Masters degree in Social Work from Tulane University, and a Holistic Health Practitioner degree from the International Professional School of Body Work. She has been teaching for over 30 years in the field of body centered therapy. A Nationally Certified Massage Therapist, her work has been instrumental in the development and understanding of somato-emotional integration. Diana is the originator of Relational Somatics. She regularly teaches and consults across the United States and in Israel. She has been appropriately described as "a humanitarian who continues to find a way to make a difference through education where ever she goes."   Til Luchau Til Luchau is the Director of Advanced-Trainings.com. Hi is a therapist and coach whose background includes extensive experience with Process Work, individual and organizational wellness, conflict resolution, collaborative practices, and cutting-edge training methods. As a Certified Advanced Rolfer®, Til is a faculty member and Coordinator of the Rolf Institute's Foundations of Rolfing Structural Integration program, where he is the originator of Skillful Touch Bodywork (the Rolf Institute's own training and practice modality). Formerly a resident practitioner at the Esalen Institute, Chair of the Rolf Institute's Teacher Training Committee, and Adjunct Faculty member of Naropa University's Somatic Psychology Department, he has trained thousands of practitioners in his popular courses at schools and centers in over a dozen countries on five continents. His private practice is based in the Boulder/Denver area, and includes Rolfing, supervision, and professional coaching with clients from around the world.   Douglas Craig Hayes Craig Hayes is a master aborist. He established the premier tree care service in Boulder Colorado over 30 years ago. An avid traveler, in 1975 he traveled through Europe and Africa for 5 1/2 months. Craig is a passionate Golfer. He has a masters degree in foreign trade with a concentration and focus in latin american studies. He has been on the path of holistic self growth and awareness for over 30 years participating in cleanes, meditation retreats and holistic seminars. He first came to Costa Rica in 1983 and has had a part time residence here ever since.   Jo Ann Adolph McIntosh Directing Internet Marketing Activities for Land’s End, developing a corporate sponsorship program for the Penske Indy Car Team, and acting as Associate Director of Marketing for Asphalt Green (one of the most recognized Athletic facilities in New York, City) are only a few of the remarkable accomplishments of Jo Ann Adolph McIntosh. Currently Jo-Ann manages relationship marketing efforts at Sun MicroSystems, overseeing communications programs that enable longer and stronger relationships with Sun customers. An accomplished athlete, Jo Ann is an avid skier, runner and former competitive bicyclist. A member of the Denver Leader Arts Council, she is an ardent believer in the value of the arts for building stronger communities.   Darryl Mather Darryl Mather is the Director of Athlete Representation for SFX SPORTS GROUP in Australia, one of the world's largest agencies representing professional athletes. He provides career and image development advice, and manages endorsement opportunities. Darryl represents his client’s interests in contract negotiations. With a Masters Degree in Human Resources Development, he is an expert in Human Relations and personnel management. His professional experience includes representing and working with numerous sport celebrities including Andre Agassi and Greg Norman. An accomplished celebrity in his own right, Darryl is a singer, song writer and guitarist for the super group “Orange Humble”. Darryl formed the Australia-based band in 1995, and they recorded 2 successful albums. Darryl introduced the founders of CRSMT to Samara Beach, Costa Rica.   Alfred Levesque Al Levesque is a successful real estate investor and the owner and operator of Gulfshore Maintenance, a thriving high-end commercial property renovation company. Adventurer, world traveler and talented scuba diver, Al has made dives all over the world. Known for his creative problem solving and his ability to fix or build anything, he is a true jack of all trades. Al’s quest for spiritual growth and knowledge has taken him everywhere from the remote jungles of South America to Buddhist monasteries in South East Asia.   Alison Castro Alison Castro is an artist dedicated to helping children evolve and grow through the world of art. She developed and oversaw Art Workshops for Children in Colorado for several years. She now lives and works in Costa Rica with her husband Miguel and their two daughters where they own and operate a successful real estate business. As for the art……Her newest project is running Art Workshops in Costa Rica where adults and children experience the art and culture first hand by participating in art projects led by some of the country’s top artists.   Ligia Hayes Ligia Hayes had a successful massage therapy practice in San Jose, Costa Rica for over 15 years. The granddaughter of Chinese royalty, her Grandfather fled the country during the 1900's and was an herbal medicine Doctor. Her mother is a gourmet chef and TV personality in Costa Rica. She is a self taught herbalist, organic gardener and master soap maker. She has developed many herbal combinations to aid in the reduction of cellulite and has created soaps and salves for everything from muscular tension to babies with croup. She is an aromatherapist and grows plants for her own essential oils which she uses in her exquisite soaps and massage oils. She is passionate about her own health and has practiced a healthy and active lifestyle.   Rana Gill Rana Gill has more than two decades of experience in the financial world, twelve years as Chief Financial Officer/Vice President–Finance for companies in the North American business market. Rana directed financial and operational activities for American Sensors, Inc, that drove sales from $1M to more than $65M in the company’s first two fiscal years. He is the co-founder of RxKinetix, Inc. an international biotech corporation for which he raised more than $30M in venture capital funds. Rana is an avid traveler and philanthropist. He recently traveled to Poland where he helped construct homes for lower income families.   Miguel Castro Miguel Castro has had a remarkable journey. Born in Columbia, as a teenager he set off to the United States to start a new life. Working odd jobs he developed an interest in photography. Studying and perfecting this craft over the course of 20 years he grew to be a renowned sports, event and fashion photojournalist. His work has been published widely through various Hispanic publications and the EFE wire news service which provides news images to all Hispanic media outlets in the world. He has been acknowledged as one of the top 100 Most Influential Hispanic Journalists in the US, two years in a row by the Hispanic Media 100, and received first and second places for outstanding cover photos by the National Association of Hispanic Publications in US, he also received the Colorado Press Association award for outstanding story and photo report in El Salvador published in La Voz de Colorado newspaper. He makes his home in Costa Rica where he and his wife own and operate a successful real estate business.   Brian McIntosh Brian McIntosh’s marketing experience speaks for itself; in fact it tells you what a remarkable marketing force he is. Brian has spearheaded marketing campaigns for companies such as Storage Tech, Hewlett-Packard, and GE Access. He has been instrumental in the development of brand marketing communications for Fortune 500 clients such as Johns Manville and Western Union. An experienced outdoor enthusiast, Brian’s commitment to the environment runs deep. In 2003, he served on the Colorado Sierra Club’s Board for the Wind Power Campaign. He is a passionate advocate of socially and environmentally conscience companies and believes in protecting and promoting their sustainability. Brian is the Chair of the CRSMT Scholarship Committee.

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