Teachers of Evolutionary Enlightenment
Founder
Andrew Cohen
Fox Hollow, Massachusetts
Andrew Cohen is an internationally respected spiritual teacher, cultural visionary, and founder of the global nonprofit EnlightenNext and its award-winning publication EnlightenNext magazine. Since 1986, Cohen has been traveling the world giving public lectures and leading intensive retreats...
 Amy EdelsteinPhiladelphia, PA, United States Amy Edelstein is an insightful teacher, public speaker, and writer, committed to individual transformation and the evolution of our shared values. She started her spiritual journey in 1980 and first began studying with Andrew Cohen in 1986. Co-founder of Emergence Education, the current focus of Amy’s work includes innovative curricula exploring evolutionary values in relationships and leadership training initiatives for the Millennial Generation. She lives in Philadelphia; inspired by the spirit of freedom and the visionary challenge of creating a more evolved culture. Currently teaching:
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 Elizabeth DeboldFrankfurt, Germany Elizabeth Debold, bestselling author, is one of the world’s foremost authorities on gender development. Founding member of the Harvard Project on Women's Psychology and Girls' Development directed by Dr. Carol Gilligan, she has developed cutting-edge theory and transformational programs for women's development. She is currently working on a new book about the relationship between gender and cultural evolution. Currently teaching:
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 Tom SteiningerFrankfurt, Germany Tom studied philosophy at the University of Vienna and worked for the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation and as a professor at the Graduate Institute in the United States specializing in conscious evolution. He is head of EnlightenNext Germany/Switzerland and chief editor of the German magazine edition of EnlightenNext. Tom brings the teachings of Evolutionary Enlightenment to German speaking countries, and he is the founder and presenter of Radio EnlightenNext. Currently teaching:
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 Jeff CarreiraPhiladelphia, PA, United States Master teacher, philosopher, writer, lecturer, evolutionary pioneer—these are just a few descriptors that come to mind when describing Jeff Carreira. Jeff has a Masters Degree in Education and founded the education department at EnlightenNext. He currently directs Curriculum Development for the Master Program and teaches the first year course. He has recently published two eBooks, Philosophy Is Not A Luxury & The Miracle of Meditation. Over the past two years Jeff has expanded the scope of his work by accepting an invitation from Patricia Albere to co-lead the Evolutionary Collective. Currently teaching:
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 Mary AdamsLenox, MA, United States Mary is a founding member of EnlightenNext, a spiritual leader, and experienced mentor. She has over thirty-five years experience bringing the insights of spiritual enlightenment to the reality of human transformation. Mary creates innovative programs that catalyze individuals and groups to develop new capacities of awareness, relatedness, and creativity. Mary's passion for women's awakening and leadership has led her to forge a new developmental path for women based on the principles of Evolutionary Enlightenment. Currently teaching:
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 Chris ParishLondon, United Kingdom Chris Parish is the director of EnlightenNext UK as well as author, seminar leader and a major contributor to the emerging field of evolutionary spirituality. In collaboration with Andrew Cohen, he developed a powerful communication technique known as ‘enlightened communication’. He engages with various contemporary thinkers and writes on evolving British culture. Currently teaching:
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