Michael Ruhl Frank, Ph.D.
Michael's academic endeavors began with the study of philosophy and computer science before venturing into the realm of theoretical physics, where his insatiable curiosity and analytical mind earned him a Ph.D. in theoretical nuclear physics and led to nineteen publications in refereed journals on the structure of the atomic nucleus. Transitioning into the aerospace industry, he completed executive education courses in finance at Wharton and strategy at the Brookings Institution, and rose to the role of Vice President. Ever an advocate for learning, as a lecturer of both physics and business, in just his second year after early retirement he was voted faculty of the year by MBA students at the Milgard Business School at the University of Washington.
John Perkins (a.k.a. J. P. Moody)
John Perkins (a.k.a. J. P. Moody) is a New York Times bestselling author. His latest book and first novel, Message from Pleiades, draws on his experiences with Mayan shamans in Central America and as Chief Economist at a major consulting firm. He has served as an advisor to the World Bank, UN, IMF, Fortune 500 corporations, and leaders of countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and the US government. His eleven books, including the Confessions of an Economic Hit Man trilogy and Shapeshifting spent over 70 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, are published in 38 languages, and sold over 2 million copies. He has lectured at more than 50 universities; been featured on ABC, NBC, CNN, Time, The New York Times, Elle, Der Spiegel, and many others. He is a founder of the nonprofits Dream Change and The Pachamama Alliance.
