Holding Hands

ITPI board members embody the vision of ITP through their dedication to long-term practice and service in the world. Situated in different regions of the country, many have launched their own ITP groups and currently serve as ITP group leaders. Along with their commitment to ITP, they also bring their business expertise and enthusiasm for personal growth and positive change.

ITP International™
Board of Directors

  • Jerry Patchen
  • Robert Doenges
  • Lydia Dugan
  • Christina Grote
  • Pamela Kramer
  • Annie Styron Leonard
  • Michael Murphy
  • Gregory Owens
  • Barry Robbins

The People

George and Michael


Integral Transformative Practiceregister_mark.png, 368B 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 ITP Began >>

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 InternationalTrade_mark Management Team

Pamela KramerPamela Kramer is the President and former Treasurer of ITP InternationalTrade_mark. 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, Kramer conducts workshops and programs on the extraordinary benefits of Integral Transformative Practiceregister_mark.png, 368B. 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. Kramer has served as the Coordinator of Community ITP in Mill Valley, California, the first ITP group that evolved from the original ITP experimental study.

Barry RobbinsBarry Robbins is the Vice President of ITP InternationalTrade_mark. 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. 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.

Max GaenslenMax Gaenslen works with ITP InternationalTrade_mark on website, computer and data management projects. He earned a “Creativity and Entrepreneurship” degree from the business school at CSU Hayward, a major he created. Following, Gaenslen 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. Gaenslen is one of the current presenters to ITP groups on the principles of ITP and LET.

Diana SchweickartDiana Schweickart is Project Manager for ITP InternationalTrade_mark. Schweickart earned a certification in Organizational Development and Transformation from the California Institute of Integral Studies and a BA in Anthropology from Pomona College. For the past 15 years, she has spearheaded projects for entrepreneurs, small businesses and non-profits. Schweickart participates in ITP workshops and has completed mindfulness training.

Management Team photos by Robert Stewart and Trudi Unger