Chair – George Faison

I did my New Warrior training in March of 1995 and never looked back. Of course it helped heal old familial wounds but most importantly it helped me to trust men and myself as well as gave me tools to focus my life. The biggest focus of all was the importance of service to the world that I am blessed to inhabit from my family , my community, my congregation and this extraordinary planet and all its inhabitants. And it brought me here. The Mankind Project has offered so much and yet , like for so many people and organizations these last few years have been trying. Its time to give back, roll up my sleeves and pursue a healthy vibrant planet for all. 

Treasurer – Deb Mauger

Deb says, “I believe MKP is one of the solutions to creating a world of respect and compassion for all people and living beings.” She is a long-time participant in personal development work. 

Secretary – David McLean

Professionally, David has worked with start ups, manufacturing, and technology companies large and small, and has worked in Europe and Asia Pacific extensively.  David spends time volunteering outside of MKP USA with Burning Man as a “Ranger” specializing in non-confrontational mediation, and acting as a diving interpreter “DiverDave” at the Seattle Aquarium. 

David is semi-retired and lives in Kenmore, Washington, with his wife of 34 years Kathy. He has two adult children – Erin and Derek. 

At-Large Member – Rhonda Schladand

I have been a member of Woman Within since 1993, staffed and facilitated programs as well as serving on the Diversity Committee.

I am a Certified Life Coach and have been a somatic healer since 1994. Trained in Hakomi Psychotherapy and Matrix Group-work, a Hellinger Family Constellation facilitator and trainer. I have co-developed The Games We Play workshop, which educates people about the Drama Triangle and Creative Group-Work which teaches about the power within a group to heal. I love developing and educating how to support change and challenge each other, to live lives of integrity and authenticity.

Since my husband did his NWTA in 1992, we have been active in our local community and around the world I have attended many homecomings over the years and I am always deeply impacted by the look of open-hearts sharing their mission. Supporting MKP to reaching out to the participants yet has been my service over the years.

At-Large Member – Tyrone Marsh

MKP has been a place where my lived experience finally found language and purpose. It helped me take what I survived early in my life, and what I carried quietly for years, and transform it into conscious leadership rather than endurance alone. Through MKP, I learned how to move from simply being strong to becoming whole, how to sit with grief, anger, and fear, while also claiming joy, tenderness, and accountability.

That impact shows up in how I lead and how I relate to others. MKP gave me tools to listen deeply, to name harm without shaming, and to stay present when things feel uncomfortable. This work shapes how I show up with my family, at work, in Grounding and Renewal, and in intercultural spaces. I stay committed to it because it helps create environments where people feel seen, connected, and responsible to one another, and where I am continually reminded that I do not have to do this life or this work alone.

At-Large Member – Carl Griesser

The NWTA (February 1997, Northwest Center) helped me understand for the first time my dependence on women, particularly for emotional support. I-Group and subsequent MKP trainings deepened my relationships with myself, my mission, and with other men. Over the following 15 years I completed virtually all the trainings MKP offered. I continue to do this work because it keeps me sane. I served as the Board Chair for the Northwest Center in 1999 and 2000, and as the Executive Director of MKP/USA/International from 2001 to 2011.

At-Large Member – Phillip Beverly

My soul requires that I do this work for the benefit of healing my wounds and the helping heal the wounds of others.

At-Large Member – Bryan Siegel

I wanted to change my personal, family and business life. Never had any strong roll models in my life. MKP has served to show me a better way of life. I do this work to create a better life, to be able to touch my heart; and to connect with my family and those close to me.

At-Large Member – Ron Kaz

Ron was initiated in 1993 on the first Arizona New Warrior Training Adventure near Tucson, AZ. Early on he became a Lodge Keeper, and also followed the certified leadership path up to receiving his “not now” after sitting for Co-Leader. He has also served as Ritual Elder. Ron was the Center Director for Intermountain during Unification and has returned to serve as Area Steward. He also serves on his local HOA Board of Directors and on the Advisory Council (Board) for the Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning in Boise. He is on the Osher marketing committee, curriculum committee, and chairs their fundraising committee.

“The ManKind Project has changed my life and so many others in a profound and intensely personal way. It is a privilege and honor to be blessed with the ability to give back and assist in the health, wellbeing and longevity of this transformational organization.”

At-Large Member – Barney Kinzer

The ManKind Project has been a huge part of my ongoing learning to live a more connected life. Striving to co-create a world that works for all beings.

Representative to the International Circle of Brother Regions
Jon Levitt (MKP USA Development Director)

(non-voting)

For my first several years in the ManKind Project, my work helped me become a better partner, friend and gave me the support I needed to heal old wounds and discover my mission of service. Since then it has continued to encourage and support my growth as a leader and mentor, empowering others to their mission.

Founding President 

Founders’ Circle of Honor Representative – Rich Tosi

“As a co-founder, MKP has profoundly impacted my life. It has become the focus of my life.” 

Rich Tosi is one of the co-creators of the New Warrior Training Adventure and co-founder of the Mankind Project. Over the past 30+ years, over 65,000 men have gone through this training. As one of the three founders, Rich has changed and influenced a lot of men’s lives for the better. Rich has had a military career, and then a corporate career as an engineer at GM and he does couples work with his wife Char. 

Founders’ Circle of Honor Member – Joseph Laur

Grounded me in my deep masculine.