Directors and Advisors
Marilynne Chophel is Assistant Director of Curriculum Development for the Human Fulfillment Institute. A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and organizational consultant, Marilynne’s work focuses on relational dynamics, an awareness-based approach to stress management and optimal living for individuals and organizations. For nearly three decades, Marilynne has offered popular classes, workshops, and retreats focused on diverse topics related to human fulfillment. In addition to her work with the Human Fulfillment Institute, Marilynne offers psychotherapy and consultation for individuals, couples and organizations in her San Rafael, California office and by phone. She can be contacted directly at (415) 492-1042, or email her at marilynne@dharmaspirit.com.
Karin H. Leonard is Co-Director of Better Workplace Programs for the Human Fulfillment Institute. A Certified Professional Coach, consultant, author, motivational speaker and workshop leader, Karin is the developer of InnerEvolution™ -- a groundbreaking approach to human development and fulfillment. Karin has brought her dynamic, compassionate approach to personal development education at institutions such as Halcyon College, The Center for Transpersonal Hypnotherapy, and Esalen Institute. Since 1993, Karin has also served as author of the popular monthly column "Personal Mastery" in Connection Magazine. She has published over 100 articles, appeared on radio talk shows, and continues to produce broadcast-quality audio programs. A native of Germany, Karin is fluent in English, German and French. Among the great joys of her life, Karin is a published visual artist, with a particular passion for landscape painting. Visit Karin at InnerEvolution.com and KarinLeonard.com.
Marsea Marcus is Co-Director of Healthy Living Programs for the Human Fulfillment Institute. A licensed psychotherapist specializing in the healing of eating disorders and sexual abuse, Marsea has worked in several inpatient treatment centers for eating disorders and addiction recovery. Along with Andrea Wachter, Marsea is author of the multi-module online course Defeating Overeating, as well as the Don’t Diet, Live-It! Workbook.
Daniel Robin is Co-Director of Better Workplace Programs for the Human Fulfillment Institute. A dynamic business consultant, coach, keynote speaker and facilitator, Daniel specializes in workplace tools for collaboration, organizational culture change, strategic planning, and performance management. In collaboration with Karin Leonard, Daniel is founder of A Better Workplace (ABetterWorkplace.com), an international training and consulting firm that has helped people communicate, do their best work, and learn since 1985. Daniel frequently delivers keynotes and seminars, and helps build teams with diverse corporate and public sector clients worldwide. Daniel also serves as adjunct professor at the Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS), Graduate School of International Policy and Management. Daniel’s more than 150 articles have been published in magazines, newspapers, and in the book Tactical Communications (2005, Pearson Custom Publishing). Daniel has authored an E-book on handling emotions at work, and the widely-read San Francisco Bay Area column "The Healthy Workplace." Daniel also helps entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs succeed with commercializing clean-technology for energy, transportation, agriculture, health & nutrition via his role as managing director of In3 BioRenewables (in3inc.com), a business development and venture catalyst firm founded in 1996.
Peter Sandhill serves as Co-Director of Conscious Relationship Programs for the Human Fulfillment Institute. A personal development workshop leader, counselor, executive coach and inspirational speaker, Peter has a Master’s degree in International Management, specializing in Cross-cultural Training. Peter was a university educator for six years in Japan and in his homeland, Australia. In addition to his role as Program Co-Director for the Human Fulfillment Institute, Peter also facilitates the acclaimed Love, Intimacy and Sexuality workshops for HAI, the Human Awareness Institute. Peter currently leads in-depth personal development courses on four continents. He is passionate about assisting people of all ages and backgrounds to see their own inner power, beauty and potential -- helping them to create lives filled with joy, love and ever-greater possibility. Peter lives in Northern California with his amazing wife, Sarah, and their adorable son, Jeremy.
Sarah Sandhill serves as Co-Director of Conscious Relationship Programs for the Human Fulfillment Institute. An individual, couples and family counselor, Sarah has led transformative workshops on personal growth and relationships for nearly two decades. Utilizing Process Therapy and other creative modalities, Sarah helps women and couples achieve greater openness, intimacy, pleasure and fulfillment in their relationships to themselves and their partners. In addition to her role as Program Co-Director with the Human Fulfillment Institute, Sarah also facilitates the acclaimed Love, Intimacy & Sexuality workshops for HAI, the Human Awareness Institute. Formerly a lecturer and health care provider, Sarah brings both sensitivity and a powerful sense of purpose to her work assisting people to live more fulfilling lives. She is especially passionate about helping women to let go of shame, opening to a fuller expression of their sexuality, spirituality and love for themselves and others. Sarah lives happily in Northern California with her beloved husband Peter and their wonderful son Jeremy.
Andrea Wachter is Co-Director of Healthy Living Programs for the Human Fulfillment Institute. A licensed psychotherapist specializing in food, weight and body issues, Andrea lectures and writes extensively on these subjects. Andrea has appeared on several radio and television shows, and previously served as the Food and Emotions Expert for America Online. Along with Marsea Marcus, Andrea is co-author of Defeating Overeating, a multi-module online course of the Human Fulfillment Institute, as well as the Don’t Diet, Live It! Workbook, which has received broad critical acclaim for its practical, multi-dimensional approach to food and weight-loss issues.
Additional Director and Advisor bios are under development and will appear shortly.
