The People of ITP International

ITP Founders, Michael Murphy and George Leonard

Integral Transformative Practice™ has deep roots. You might say its creation became inevitable on a magical night in February 1965 when award-winning journalist and author George Leonard and Esalen Institute co-founder Michael Murphy met for the first time at a small dinner party in San Francisco. See How It All Began >>

ITP International Board of Directors

Robert Doenges
Lydia Dugan
Christina Grote
Joel Kirsch
Ruth Kissane
Pamela Kramer
Annie Styron Leonard
George Leonard
Michael Murphy
Gregory Owens
Barry Robbins

George Leonard, a pioneer in the field of human potentialities, is author of twelve books, including The Transformation, Education and Ecstasy, The Silent Pulse, The Ultimate Athlete, and Mastery. More Bio >>

Michael Murphy is co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Esalen Institute and author of four novels: Golf in the Kingdom, the Kingdom of Shivas Irons, Jacob Atabet, and An End to Ordinary History. More Bio >>


ITP International Management Team
		Pamela Kramer is the President and former Treasurer of ITP International. She has been a performance consultant, career specialist and executive coach for the past 25 years and has a MS in counseling with an emphasis in Organizational Development. A certified ITP trainer, Ms. Kramer conducts workshops and programs on the extraordinary benefits of Integral Transformative Practice. Together with George Leonard and Barry Robbins she has conducted ITP and LET workshops at Esalen Institute and is currently engaged in creating ITP groups around the country. Ms. Kramer has served as the Coordinator of Community ITP in Mill Valley, Ca., the first ITP group that evolved from the original ITP experimental study.

		Barry Robbins is the Vice President of ITP International. Robbins graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in psychology. He has worked in Administration for 20 years in the field of law. He is a nationally-ranked athlete with a 25-year background in yoga. Robbins teaches ITP workshops at Esalen Institute and other parts of the U.S. Mr. Robbins served for eleven years as coordinator of Community ITP. A certified ITP and LET trainer, Robbins has taken the lead in facilitating the formation of several new ITP groups.

		Donita Decker is the Project Coordinator for ITP International. Ms Decker holds an MBA from Golden Gate University in Health Services Management. She has over twenty years experience in clinic administration and practice management consulting in the health care field. She is currently the Co-Coordinator of Community ITP and has also served as the treasurer and community membership representative for the group. She has an extensive background in Nia and Yoga and is certified as an instructor in both practices. She presents at workshops and programs for ITP members.

		Max Gaenslen works with ITP International on website, computer and data management projects. Max earned a “Creativity and Entrepreneurship” degree from the business school at CSU Hayward, a major he created. Following, he worked as a Business Development Consultant and Client Services Manager for international consulting firms specializing in small and medium sized enterprises. He currently works in a therapeutic day program for high school students. Max is a member of CITP and is one of the current presenters to ITP groups on the principles of ITP and LET.
		Management Team photos by Trudi Unger

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