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Meet
The Staff at UMS!
You've
always wondered what we look like, well here we are! Some staff members
are a little too shy to have their pictures here (we have 30 staff members),
but others are happy to share their image and bio with you! The tireless
and loving team at UMS have all kinds of backgrounds. Now you know what
the person looks like who is answering your emails and telephone calls!
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Devon
Love, C.F.T.
Devon Love is dedicated to the process of self awakening and assisting
others on this journey. Devon practices what she calls "spiritual
medicine," in which she offers sessions in multi-dimensional
intuitive healing, witnessing spiritual awakening, conflict resolution,
and compassionate communication. She also works full time as an
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Laurel
Sherer
Laurel Sherer's background is in languages, travel, and healing
work. She first became involved with UMS through the writing of
courses. She now works mostly with students and other staff members
at UMS. She greatly enjoys getting the office to run well, through
creative thinking and organization. She also values the opportunity
to talk to people who are interested in these subjects through phone
and e-mail conversations. In addition to the energy she puts into
UMS, she is focused on the idea of how we can create a sustainable
future through feeling a deeper connection to the earth. She practices
this through earth-based spirituality, diet, yoga, and being in
the wilderness as much as possible. |
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Tristan
Anderson
Tristan Anderson's focus at UMS is emailing and phone conversations
with prospective and active students. Getting to present this opportunity
to interested people and assisting those moving through the program
has been a very enriching experience for him. He is also thankful
to witness the growth of others and himself by working at UMS. His
educational background is a BA degree in Religious Studies from
Humboldt State University and he is currently completing an MA degree
in Vegan Live Food Nutrition from the Tree of Life Foundation. He
looks forward to connecting with you and assisting you with this
program!
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Tracy
Martin
As a student and staff member Tracy feels blessed that we have all
come together to explore consciousness, trust the Unknown, discover
the divine within, and becoming clearer, wiser, brighter channels
of healing. Tracy lives in gratitude for being a witness to the
wisdom, compassion, and courage being expressed by students from
all over the world.
Her background studies in spirituality have included:
Transcendental Meditation, 30 Years
Non-denominational Charismatic, 15 yrs.
Church Of The Nazarene (Wesleyan Holiness) Lay Minister, 4 yrs.
School Of Practical Philosophy, 3yrs.
Pagan Earth Wisdom Circle, 6 yrs.
Science Of Mind Study Group - 3 years
Bachelor Of Metaphysical Sciences, University of Metaphysical Sciences,
1 yr. (currently in Masters curriculum)
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Rachelle
Miller
Rachelle is an admissions advisor at UMS. She answers questions
about UMS, She processes enrollments, trades links with other
websites, and does many other tasks as needed. She enjoys working
with her caring, genuine, and hard working coworkers. They are
an inspiration, as are the enthusiastic students! Rachelle was
exposed to Transcendental Meditation and Kriya Yoga from her parents
while growing up. She met the humanitarian and spiritual leader
Ammachi when she was 21 and has been going to see her on retreats
for the past 5 years. Being exposed to the spiritual teachings
at UMS has vastly helped to expand her horizons as well. Rachelle
says, "Just remember not to take yourself too seriously and
to always laugh. Laughing is healthy, in more ways than one!"
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John
Compaglia
John Compaglia processes the enrollments of new students, answers
e-mails from students and others interested in the university, and
does general office work. He feels that UMS is a wonderful place
to work at for many reasons. The people he works with are kind and
helpful and it is a privilege to be able to take part in the student’s
process of spiritual exploration and growth. John studied Religious
Studies at Humboldt State University where he earned his Bachelors
of Arts degree. During his time at Humboldt State University he
had the opportunity to study abroad for a year. During this trip
he studied religion and culture in Thailand, India, Romania, and
Turkey. Overall, in his degree he specialized in Buddhist Studies,
specifically Indo-Tibetan Buddhist thought.
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Margaret
Branch
Margaret Branch has completed graduate coursework in psychology,
and has developed dream-work classes and workshops from a Jungian
perspective. As a visionary artist and writer, she integrates imagination
and the superconscious with practical tools for uncovering the authentic
self. Margaret Branch facilitates professional dream consultations
and workshops in Arcata, CA. |
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Vincent
Cavin
Vincent Cavin is an Academic Advisor for UMS. He does a variety
of tasks including the answering of email, phones, and updating
students records. Because the work atmosphere at UMS is very enjoyable,
he looks forward to coming into work and being around people he
loves. As a native Californian, he enjoys the scenery and culture
of the Northern part of the state which has been home to him for
over 25 years. He is also currently studying for his Masters degree
in Humanistic & Transpersonal Psychology at the Saybrook Graduate
School and Research Center in San Francisco, CA. His research and
personal interests include ecopsychology, Zen Buddhism, alchemy,
Tai Chi Chuan, and the power of song and music in cultures around
the world. His band, Pacific Radio, in which fellow UMS staff person
John Compaglia plays bass, is a local Arcata band that allows Vince
to exercise his singing and guitar shredding skills.
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Karin
Reisig
Karin Reisig works as an Academic Advisor at UMS. She connects with
prospective students, processes new student enrollments, sends out
course materials, and is available to assist students with any additional
guidance they might require. She also enjoys the spiritual and peaceful
environment at UMS and feels blessed to have found so many wonderful
and hard-working staff members who actually enjoy coming to work!
Karin is a Boulder, Colorado native and new to Humboldt County where
she and her husband plan to live and raise their seven year old
son. She cherishes her family, loves watching her husband and son
play together, can't wait to spend a summer on the beautiful beaches,
and looks forward to sewing baby quilts on rainy days. She values
and encourages spiritual development in everyone and respects each
path soul chooses. |
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Christine
Breese, D.D., Ph.D
Christine Breese is the founder of UMS and is proud to have such
wonderful people in the office. This is a very sweet spiritual family,
not just an office staff! Christine is 41 years old and has much
experience in spiritual exploration. She is happy to share it with
you and hopes you will pass what you learn to others. She organized
the writing team, edited courses, and wrote several of the courses
herself. She also writes books, offers retreats and workshops, and
dabbles in video production. Christine
is pleased to present UMS to you and all the beautiful people on
staff who make it all possible! |
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