Advisory Board

Mike Mitchell – Special Production Advisor (Exec. Producer of  Live Aid and 8 Olympics).

Hal Uplinger (in memoriam – 2011)– Special Production Advisor (Co-Exec. of Live Aid).

Kevin Lee – Special Production Advisor / Olympic Committee member, Music Producer and Talent Coordinator, 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Colin Mangham - Social Entrepreneur and CEO of the Daily Brand Group; clients have included seven of the Fortune 100 and over 100 early-stage companies, non-profits and media projects.

MIDDLE EAST PRODUCTION TEAM

Fritz Froehlich – Special Advisor to PPOE production and coordinating relationships with the UN, world and regional NGOs, government organizations and private sector organizations.

Fritz is a Senior expert in international development and relief programmes in the Middle- East, especially in the West Bank and Gaza.  Coordinator with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Middle East (UNRWA), his work experiences include work with the Student Council; work with UN organizations, NGOs, Coordinating Committees, Parliamentarian Association for Euro-Arab Cooperation and the Austrian Government.  Former Deputy Head of Office for Gaza and the West Bank at the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)

Sami Khoury – Exclusive Marketing & Sponsorships Representative for PPOE in the Middle East

Sami is the General Manager of Alternative Business Solutions (ABS), a Ramallah based marketing and communications company.  ABS is the creators and owners of Palestine’s leading online tourism guide www.visitpalestine.ps    Mr. Khoury has a Bachelors Degree in Marketing from DePaul University in Chicago Illinois and a Masters degree in tourism and pilgrimage management from London Metropolitan University. In 2003, he also completed his degree in Destination management and Marketing from George Washington University as well as being certified by the Educational Institute of the Hotel and Lodging Institute as a Certified Hospitality Trainer.

Humanitarian Outreach and Programs

Program Director

Eric Klein - CEO and Founder of CAN-DO.org (a 501 (3)(c) non-profit organization).  CAN-DO arose out of Eric’s frustration at the problems that seem to be considered “normal” in disaster situations. Time after time, emergency food, water, and medical supplies seemed to sit on docks or airport tarmacs while little or nothing reached survivors in the critical days immediately following a major disaster. Eric’s tireless efforts in the support of others have been recognized by President Clinton, Oprah Winfrey and Airline Ambassadors, an international philanthropic organization.

Project and Administrative Coordinator

Carolyn Neff – Director of Operations, Project Coordinator and Administrator of CAN-DO.org.

LEGAL TEAM

Burgundy Morgan, Esq. - PPOE Lead Counsel: Entertainment Attorney, Radio Show Host, Legal Advisor to the Entertainment Industry.

Andre Douglas Cummings, Esq. -  Professor of Law, SEC Securities.

WEB DESIGNER AND WEB MASTER

Charles ‘Annias’ Macnish - Webmaster/Social Networking Integration. Coming from an IT and Project Management background in federal contracting, Charles fills a unique role for PPOE with his multi-discipline approach to web development and it’s integration into the larger social picture.

DIRECTOR SOCIAL and DIGITAL MEDIA  

Kent Speakman – is the President and Managing Partner of ENGAGEIA.   Kent is responsible for working with our partners as well as internal and external teams to develop innovative strategy, award winning design and most importantly business results for our clients.   He is an award-winning digital marketing strategist, social media authority, blogger, and speaker, and was recently honored on the iMedia Top 10 Hottest Digital Marketers of 2011 list. ENGAGEIA also was a finalist in the iMedia Agency Awards for Best Agency in Social Media, 2011.

SOCIAL CAMPAIGN STRATEGIST

P.V. Pramod – International Marketing/Business Development (MBA).  Market research, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Advertising and Consultative Sales.

SOCIAL MEDIA WRITER

Robin Mellody – former Deputy Press Secretary, U.S. House of Representatives – Office of the Speaker of the House – Thomas S. Foley

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Shelley Bluejay Pierce - Thunderbird Public Relations:  Shelley is an experienced journalist, public relations specialist and business woman.  Ms. Pierce is the recipient of the Holme, Roberts, & Owen, International law firms’ award, “Women of Outstanding Achievement” for leadership in business, community and public service. As well, she was recognized as a “Top Forty Under 40” from the Denver Business Journal recognizing outstanding business leadership and accomplishments. Ms. Pierce received the “Real Women, Real Business,” award in the category of Business Innovation issued jointly by Ernst & Young, and the Denver Business Journal.

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Greg Spelanka: Greg is a graduate of the famed Art Center of Design in Pasadena, CA.  He has won the Gold and Silver Medals in both Los Angeles and New York from the prestigious Society of Illustrators.  He was part of the visual development team for Walden Media on the film “Prince Caspian: Voyage of the Dawn Treader”, for New Line Pictures “The Golden Compass” and for DNA Productions/Warner Brothers CG animated film “The Ant Bully.”

GLOBAL MUSICAL AMBASSADORS

David Arkenstone - is a 3-time Grammy nominee with over 40 albums to his credit, numerous works in Television,  Films and Video Games, with his records appearing continuously on the Billboard Charts. David Arkenstone’s music was named in the Top 30 albums of the decade and his work has appeared repeatedly in the list of the top new age artists in the Billboard Magazine’s Year in Review issues along side Enya, George Winston, 2002, Kitaro and Jim Brickman. David is currently signed to Domo Records (also home to New Age Artist, Kitaro)

Ms. Sasha Cooke – Mezzo-soprano of the NY Metropolitan Opera.  Famed for her lead female role of Kitty Oppenheimer in the NY Metropolitan Opera performance of “Dr. Atomic”.

Pamela and Randy Copus - the duo known as 2002, have charted 9 albums on the Billboard Charts. 2002 made the list of top new age artists in the Billboard Magazine.   Also on the list; Yanni, Manhneim Steamroller, Jim Brickman, George Winston and Enya.

Sussan Deyhim – famed Iranian Sufi singer internationally known for creating a unique sonic and vocal language.  She has collaborated with Peter Gabriel, Bobby Mc Ferren, Micky Hart and other noted musicians.  Her composition Windfall/Beshno Az Nev was used by U2 throughout their 360 tours in the US and Europe.

Alex Ebert – founder of the group Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.  Featured at the Coachella Music Festival 80,000 plus people. Performs on the new Jonathan Elias “Prayer Cycle” album called “Path to Zero”.

Jonathan Elias - composer of The Prayer Cycle album series with performances by: Sting, Trudie, Robert Downey Jr. (actor), Serj Tankin (lead singer for System of a Down), Jonathan Davis (lead singer of Korn), Alex Ebert (Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros),  James Taylor, Jon Anderson (lead singer of Yes), Alanis Morissette, Salief Keita, Rahat Ali Khan, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Dadawa, Yungchen Lhamo, Joanne Shenandoah and others.

Richard Horowitz – composer, best know for his work on The Sheltering Sky, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, which was awarded the 1990 Golden Globe award.  Founder and Artistic director for Gnaoua Festival in Mogador Morocco (500,000 people annually)

Mark Isham – Grammy, Emmy, and Cleo award winning composer.  His musical collaborations include work with:  Sting, Bruce Springsteen & Will.I.Am.  Mark composed the soundtrack for the Oscar award winning film “Crash”.

Alise Ketnere (Fox Lima) - Enigma lead vocals, lyrics and music for the MMX “Social Song” the world’s first collaborative song.

Rahat Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - is considered the world’s greatest Sufi /Qawwali singer.  Rahat’s family has an unbroken tradition of performing Qawwali for more than 600 years.  Rahat took over the family Qawwali party after Nusrat’s death in 1997.  Rahat’s music has been featured in Tim Robbin’s film “Dead Man Walking” which featured Sean Penn and Mel Gibson’s film “Apocalypto.” Rahat has performed with numerous high-profile musicians including Eddie Vedder, James Horner.  He tours globally.

AO Music - consisting of Miriam Stockley (acclaimed for her song Adiemus), Richard Gannaway, Jay Oliver, Sandeep Chowta, Andy Georges, George Bernando, and Doug Lunn).

Hani Naser - a virtuoso percussionist and Oud player. Considered a master in his field.  Hani has performed and recorded with many of the most influential artists of this era including:  Bob Dylan, Carlos Santana, Nickey Hopkins (Rolling Stones), Jackson Brown, Bonnie Raitt, Ry Cooder, Jim Keltner (John Lennon’s drummer), Steve Miller, Don Henley (Eagles), Hamza El Din, Kazu Matsui, David Broza, Lou Reed, David Lindley and many other great musicians.

Gary Nicholson – Grammy winning Texas Song Writer Hall of Fame inductee.  He has written songs for Robert Plant, Jeff Bridges, Vince Gill, Trisha Yearwood, Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson, The Judds, Emmylou Harris and Bonnie Rait to name a few.

Seay: LifeStyle Music award nominated singer, songwriter and humanitarian, internationally known for her celestial voice and world inspired music.  Her album “A Winter Blessing” was named one of the Top 30 albums of the decade in New Age and World Music.

Joanne Shenandoah – Grammy winning singer.  Iroquois Indian, she has been compared to Irish chanteuse Enya.  She has performed at the Olympics, Woodstock and President Clinton’s and President George W. Bush’s inaugural events.  She performs on the new Jonathan Elias “Prayer Cycle” album called “Path to Zero”.

Kenji Williams - an award winning filmmaker, music producer, and classically-trained violinist. A world bridger of music, visual arts, science and philosophy, Williams has collaborated with Trance group Medicine Drum, world famous DJ John Digweed, visionary painter Alex Grey, evolutionary philosopher Ken Wilber, the Gates Planetarium Dome Theater (Denver Museum of Nature and Science), exposing his solo work from big music festivals around the world, to mainstream television, to exotic fashion shows at Japanese Temples. In addition to public and critical acclaim, Pioneer, Panasonic, and Sony corporations have sponsored Williams with technology to support his artistic vision. Combining unique skills in film and music, Williams has earned international film awards from the CSC to Sundance, exhibited work at the Smithsonian Institute.

Monica Yunus – Soprano with NY Metropolitan Opera.  Co-Founder of Sing For Hope.  Daughter of Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dr. Muhammad Yunus.

GLOBAL DANCE AMBASSADORS

RIVERDANCE - world famed Irish Dance group.  Riverdance has delivered over 10,000 performances throughout 40 countries to live audiences of 22 Million people

GLOBAL CELEBRITY AMBASSADOR

Lindsay Wagner – Emmy Award winning and Golden Globe winning actress famed for her role as the Bionic Women, the first female TV superhero. She has released a meditation album called “Open to Oneness”.  For 25 years she has been the Honorary Chair for the Inter Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect. She is a Deeksha Oneness Blessing Practitioner.

GLOBAL MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD

Thom Lobe, MD - Considered one of the top Pediatric Surgeons in the world and pioneer of Lathroscopic surgical procedures.  Thom is also a Natural Path and Ayurvedic Doctor.

Charlie Mello – CEO of American Custom Coach, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of mobile medical and dental vehicles.

STEERING COMMITTEE

Richard Bangs – an entrepreneur, world adventurer, international river explorer, Web Pioneer and award-winning author.  He has lectured at the Smithsonian, the National Geographic Society, and the Explorer Club.  He specializes in coordinating VIP vacation and explorer trips.

Jackeline Cacho – former National News Anchor for Univision and former Miss Peru.

James Cameron – Academy Award winning Film Producer “Titanic.” Director/Producer of #1 grossing film in history, “AVATAR.”

Philippe Diaz – Chairman & Founder of Cinema Libre Studio one of the world’s largest producers and distributors of socially conscious documentary films.  Studied Philosophy at Sorbonne in Paris and began is film career as a director in 1980.  He produced the film “The End of Poverty” which was critically acclaimed at the Canne Film Festival.

Michael Garcia – Former VP of Development for HBO drama series.  He was responsible for the shows:  The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, The Wire, and Carnivale.

Shan Hashemizadeh – is the President and owner of Melli TV Channel (MTC).  MTC is a multi-cultural music video and entertainment news channel that runs 24 hours a day and seven days a week.  It is broadcast from the Galaxy 19 Satellite and also live from MelliTv.com to an estimated 80 million homes worldwide in the languages of Farsi, English, Turkish, Arabic, Armenian and Spanish.

Jack Healey – Founder of Humans Rights Action Center and former Executive Director of Amnesty International. Jack is a former Franciscan Monk

Peter Joseph -  is an American independent filmmaker.  He has  written,  directed,  narrated,  scored  and  produced  three non-commercial, self-produced, and  freely-distributed documentary films called “Zeitgeist: The Movie,”  ” Zeitgeist: Addendum” and “Zeitgeist: Moving Forward.”  These films comprise what is called the “Zeitgeist Film Series.”   He is also the founder of the Zeitgeist Movement.

Prof. Brian D. Josephson – Nobel Prize winning quantum physicist for the “Josephson Effect.”  Long time practitioner of TM and avid fan of music.

Ruben Luengas – National news anchor and #1 rated Hispanic news program on Telemundo.  He is considered by many to be the Edward R. Murrow of Latin American News.

Eric Klein - CEO and Founder of CAN-DO.org (a 501 (3)(c) non-profit organization).  CAN-DO arose out of Eric’s frustration at the problems that seem to be considered “normal” in disaster situations. Time after time, emergency food, water, and medical supplies seemed to sit on docks or airport tarmacs while little or nothing reached survivors in the critical days immediately following a major disaster. Eric’s tireless efforts in the support of others have been recognized by President Clinton, Oprah Winfrey and Airline Ambassadors, an international philanthropic organization.

Tim Kring – Creator and Executive Producer of the TV show ”Heroes.”  Now founder of Conspiracy for Good social change project.

Simon Mainwaring – One of the world’s top Creative Advertising minds and branding consultants. His clients include: Nike, Motorola, and almost all major US Advertising agencies.  National best selling author of “We First.”

Dan Mapes – President/Co-Founder of Magnet.tv, a Music and entertainment e-Commerce and viral marketing Internet platform.

Caroline Myss – is a five-time New York Times best selling author and internationally renowned speaker in the fields of human consciousness, spirituality and mysticism.   One of her national best selling books, Anatomy of the Spirit, has been published in 28 languages and has sold over 1.5 million copies.

Nipun Mehta – Founder of CharityFocus, recipient of both the Jefferson & Presidents Volunteer Service Award.

Jan Nickman – 2 Time Emmy Award® winning director takes you deeper into the sacred lands of the American Southwest than ever before.  He is referred to as a master in experiential landscape films.

Romio Shrestha – renown  Painter/Artist and author of Celestial Gallery book series which depicts sacred Buddhist deities, mandalas, and bodhisattvas.

Ralph Simon – considered one of the founders of the modern mobile entertainment industry. He produced the mobile portion of the three highest profile concerts in recent global TV history: Live 8; Al Gore’s Live Earth; and the TED Conference  organization’s Pangea Day.

George B. Weathersby – recent former CEO of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and World Presidents’ Organization (WPO).

Bill Whelan - Renowned composer, producer and arranger Bill Whelan has worked extensively in theatre, film and television. His grammy winning album of music for Riverdance The Show is certified Platinum in the US, Ireland and Australia. His orchestral work, The Seville Suite was specially commissioned for Expo ’92.  As a producer he has worked with U2, Van Morrison, Kate Bush, Richard Harris, The Dubliners, Planxty, Andy Irvine, Patrick Street, Stockton’s Wing, Davy Spillane and Bulgarian/Irish band, East Wind.

ADVISORY BOARD (Board Chair is Colin Mangham)

Alexander W. Astin, Ph.D – Professor Emerita of Higher Education.  Founder, Higher Education Research Institute, UCLA. Considered the most widely quoted authority on the subject of Higher Education.  Recent co-author of the book “Cultivating The Spirit” – published research finding of a seven year study on 112,000 college students and 60,000 faculty members at 236 universities on the importance of integrating spiritual development in the university/college curriculums.  Alexander (Sandy) is considered one of the world’s most widely quoted authorities on the subject of Higher Education.

Helen S. Astin, Ph.D. – Professor Emerita of Higher Education.  Founder, Higher Education Research Institute, UCLA. Co-author of Cultivating the Spirit.  Author of some twenty books on the subject of Higher Education.

Matt Atwood – Co-Founder “Our Future Now” one of the nation’s largest creators & implementers of large Art installations.

Christine Bolles – former National Marketing Director for Cingular/ATT.

Cynthia Hart-Button – Lakota Indian (Siox) Nation pipe carrier.  Caretaker of the White Buffalo.

Suzy Amis Cameron – Co-Founder of Muse educational systems.

Anette Carlstrom – Author of “From the Heart,” Deeksha blessing giver, considered one of Sweden’s most important spiritual teachers.

David L. Cooperrider, Ph.D. – Founder, Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit, Professor Case Western University Bus. School.

Andre Douglas Cummings, Esq. -  Professor of Law, SEC Securities.

Chris Dekker – Founder of EarthDance worldwide dance/music meditation.

Robert de Vico - Production Designer, writer, director, sculptor and fine artist:  Robert is a recognized Production Designer genius in Music, TV Advertising, Film and Production Design.  Robert is music video production designer The Rolling Stones, Lenny Kravitz, PINK, Santana, Steve Tyler (lead singer of AeroSmith).  In film production design, Robert,was mentored by Harold Michaelson, Alfred Hitchcock’s Art Director.  His recent film production designs include work with directors: Barry Levinson, Oliver Stone, Joe Pytka, Dave Meyers and others.

Jonathan Elias – Founder and CEO of Elias Arts. Musician and Composer of the album “The Prayer Cycle.”

David Fulton – Co-Founder “Our Future Now” one of the nation’s largest creators & implementers of large Art installations.

Kenny Fields – Co-Owner of West Post Digital, One of the largest post production facilities in Santa Monica.

Arun Gandhi – Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Founder M.K. Gandhi Institute for Non-Violence, Univ. of Rochester.

Joseph R. Giove – Executive Director and Founder of Common Passion.  A coordinating organization of global meditations and prayer.

Jonathan Granoff – Pres. Global Security Institute. Sr. Advisor Am. Bar. Assoc. Co-Chair Nuclear Nonproliferation.

Alberto D. Hager – Cultural ambassador for the sacred site Chichen Itza, author of books the Mayan culture and sacred sites.

Jerry Jampolsky, M.D. and Diane Cirincione, Ph.D. –  Founder/Co-Founder; The International Centers for Attitudinal Healing.  Jerry is considered one of the pioneers of the Human Potential Movement.

Sister Jenna – She heads the Washington DC based Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center.  International speaker on spirituality and meditation for over 20 years.

Michael Kang – Musician “The String Cheese Incident”, composer, Co-Founder “Our Future Now.”

Jason Keiles – former Chief Representative of Virgin Radio North and South America.  Global media and entertainment expert.

Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa – Co-founder of Golden Bridge Yoga.  Best selling and famed Yoga author.

Noa-Winter Lazerus – Grammy Nominated Sound Engineer. (Donald Fagen). Pink Floyd, Mike Oldfield, Quincy Jones.

Jason Lehel - the first short film Jason shot was nominated for an Oscar, his second won at BAFTA.  Jason’s work in feature films, commercials and music videos eventually lead him to shooting & co-directing concert materials and videos for Bono, U2, Guns n Roses and Coldplay.  Jason produced and directed the feature “Gaia” which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival and went on to win numerous festival awards.

Gary Malkin – Seven time Emmy and six ASCAP awards winner in music in film, television & commercials.

Collin Mangham – CEO and Founder of The Dailey Brand Group, a hybrid transmedia branding, marketing and business development firm based in Los Angeles.  His clients include: Bristol-Myers Squibb, Lucent Technologies, Boeing, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Oxygen Media and others.

Gregory Markel – Founder/CEO, Infuse Creative a search marketing services and technology agency whose clients consist of:  Led Zeppelin, Sony, Universal Vivendi, Gibson Musical Instruments, New Line Cinema, BBC.

Rainbeau Mars – former adidas worldwide yoga ambassador.

Avon Mattison – Founder & President, Pathways To Peace; Co-Coordinator, Culture of Peace Initiative, CPI.

Shaun Monson – famed Director and Producer of the critically acclaimed film on the inhuman treatment of animals called “Earthlings” which features narration by Oscar winning actor Joaquin Phoenix and music by Moby.  His new and soon to be released film is called “Unity”.

Burgundy Morgan, Esq. – Entertainment Attorney, Radio Show Host, Legal Advisor to the Entertainment Industry.

Mark Magidson – Internationally acclaimed producer of the movie “BARAKA” and soon to be released sequence film SAMSARA.  The film Baraka, shot in 70mm and 23 countries, is acclaimed to be one of the most visually stunning films ever made.  Film critic Roger Ebert said of Baraka, that if Voyager was ever again to travel to space and could carry only one film, Baraka should be that film.

Carolyn Neff – Director of Operations, Project Coordinator and Administrator of CAN-DO.org.

David Nicol – Director of the Gaia Field Project.  A coordinating organization of on-line video streamed global meditations and prayers.

Eric Nies – MTV’s original Reality TV show host (The Real World).  Now a personal life coach.

Tyler Norris – former Executive Director of John Denver’s Windstar Organization.  Former Executive Director of the Abraham Path.

Joshua Otten - Co-Founder of ScreenPush International.

Murray A. Persicke -  Director, NSCA Mgmt Group & Chairman, JVC8-CSE Venture Group Inc., Capital Strategies

John Quigley – Internationally renown aerial artist and environmental activist.

Shiva Rea – Internationally renown Yoga Instructor.

Peter Rodger – acclaimed film Director and Producer of the documentary “Oh My God”.

Davood Roostaei – once of Royal linage, later held in solitary confinement as a political prisoner, he is now a renown Persian Painter/Artist famed for his pioneering Cryptorealism art.

Christopher Sandberg – CEO and founder of the Swedish based Television and new media production company The Company P, which won the International Emmy Award for Outstanding Interactive TV service in 2008.  He works with Tim Kring (creator of HEROS).

Marc Scarpa - Pioneering Director and Producer of some of the largest live interactive media concerts in the world: The Tibetan Freedom Festival and the recent 40^th anniversary of Earth Day held at the Washington DC Monument Mall: 150,000 people featuring Sting and James Cameron.

Dan Selene – former Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board, Higher Octave Music.

Tom Short – President, L8TNight. A full service leading interactive marketing firm.

Matthew “Chewy” Smith – Founder of Bulldog Entertainment Group.  Concert and Special Events producer.  The Hamptons VIP concert series (Prince, Will Smith, etc.)

Mae Chee-Sansanee Sthirasuta -  a Buddhist nun, co-chair for the Global Peace Initiative of Women.

Brian Thomas - Production Manager House of Blues, Tour Manager.

Jihad Turk - Imam Director of Religious Affairs at the Islamic Center of Southern California

Hal Uplinger (in memoriam – 2011) – Producer of LIVE AID concert in (Philadelphia) and TV production, distribution and international satellite transmission.

Sen. John Vasconcellos – retired California Assemblyman and State Senator.  He dedicated 30 years of his life in the California State Assembly representing Silicon Valley and eight year as a State Senator representing Silicon Valley.  He was the former Chair of the Ways & Means Committee (13 yrs – the longest in State History).  John is considered the National pioneer of the Self-Esteem movement.

Leighton Webb – former VP of Digital Media at the Oprah Winfrey Network.  Online and mobile business start-up for 20^th Century Fox, AOL and Vivendi Universal.

Peter and Delanne Young – Audio Images / The Alive Drive – CEO/President, one of Canada’s largest concert sound & lighting companies.

Jake Zim – VP of Digital Marketing for 20th Century Fox films.  He was responsible to the global marketing campaign for the blockbuster film AVATAR.

Gary Zukav – Author of four consecutive New York Times Bestsellers.  In 1979, his book The Dancing Wu Li Masters: An Overview of New Physics, plumbed the depths of quantum physics and relativity, winning the American Book Award for Science.   National best selling author of “Seat of the Soul” (10 million copies) became the #1 New York Times bestseller thirty-one times and remained on the New York Times bestseller list almost three years.