Founding Initiatives

In collaboration with others, I have collaborated in founding the following:

Organizations:

• The Taos Institute: President of the Board of the Taos Institute, a non-profit organization for furthering creative and productive interchange between social constructionist theory and societal practices (including organizational change, therapy, education, healthcare, and peace building). International seminars and workshops are offered, along with published books, educational programs, on-line seminars, a small grants program, newsletters, web-based resources, and international networks of scholars and practitioners. Associates of the Taos Institute, from 45 nations number approximately 700.
• Society for Qualitative Inquiry in Psychology 

Publishing:

•  Sage Ltd. book series: Inquiries in Social Construction (17 books)
• Taos Institute Publications (23 print books)
• Positive Aging Newsletter (translated in 7 languages)
• Worldshare Books (online resource, over 60 books in 14 languages)
• Qualitative Psychology (Journal)

Educational Programs:

• Taos Institute PhD program (116 graduates)
• Swarthmore College Concentration, Interpretation Theory
• International Certificate program in Collaborative Practices