Grandmother Vision Keeper - Jyoti Ma

Jyoti Ma is an internationally renowned spiritual teacher. She has cultivated projects that demonstrate ways of life that honor the Earth and all Peoples.   As the Grandmother Vision Keeper of the Center for Sacred Studies, she co-founded Kayumari with spiritual communities both in America and Europe. Other projects she has helped to convene are the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers and the Unity Concert. She is the founder of The Fountain (https://thefountain.earth) It’s mission is to restore an economic model that is based on reciprocity and collaboration guided by Nature and the Sacred. Currently, as a delegate of the Mother Earth Delegation of United Indigenous Nations a collaboration with the Fountain has grown, creating a global movement for and with the Earth that is ready to activate the New Day.

Spiritual Director of the Center for Sacred Studies - Darlene Hunter

Darlene is a founding member of both Kayumari, a global spiritual village, and the Center for Sacred Studies as one of the principal community builders and teachers. As the Spiritual Director for CSS, Darlene holds a vision for Peace & Unity, inspiring staff, board and community members worldwide to carry the mission of CSS through Educational, Ministerial, Sanctuary and Advocacy Programs dedicated to sustaining ways of life based on collaboration and reciprocity with the Earth and all Her beings. As a Minister, Instructor and co-creator of the Ministerial Training Program, and Instructor for the Stargate Mystery School, an international school on consciousness, Darlene provides individual and group ministry to support awakening by holding prayer ceremonies to bring people in direct contact with the Divine. In the last three decades she received initiations into traditions from around the world and has devoted more than a decade of service to the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers. Since 2012 she has served as a bridge to the Fountain and the Earth Initiatives it carries. Darlene travels internationally to cultivate and develop community growth by sharing of resources, knowledge and prayer dedicated to the ancestors and the next 7 generations.

President - Wendy Cummins

As a co-founder of Kayumari, the board president for the Center for Sacred Studies and a co-founder of the Ministerial Training Program from the Center for Sacred Studies, Wendy is dedicated to supporting people in diving deep into the rich tapestry of community building, personal and spiritual growth. With an M.A. in Transpersonal Psychology from the Sophia Institute, the basis of Wendy's work is from a framework of wholeness. She is a teacher of the Stargate Mystery School, a Maitri Certified Breathworker, a Certified TRE™ Facilitator and a massage therapist.

Wendy utilizes all of these modalities to support people in "excavating trauma for deeper self-love," and facilitating "inner work for outer change." Wendy has worked with hundreds of people over the years, ministering from a place of experience, education, love and, of course, humor.  She loves the work she gets to do and continues to navigate life from the perspective of keeping the Next Seven Generations as the basis of her prayer work and the spiritual activism of facilitating healing, one heart at a time.

Ryan Brandenburg

Ryan Brandenburg began practicing zen in 1968 with Suzuki-roshand then became a student of Kobun Chino-roshi in 1969. He was the Director of Jikoji Zen Center (Chino-roshi’s temple and retreat center near San Francisco) for 10 years (1993-2003) Ordained as a priest in both Chino-roshi’s lineage and as a ceremonial leader in Native American traditions, he has participated in or led ceremonies and sesshin in Europe, India, Japan, and North America. As a long-time member of the Kayumari community, he served two terms as Board President for the Center for Sacred Studies and continues to serve as an advisor on Dynamic Governance. He currently maintains a private practice from his home in California and is on the teaching staff for the Center’s Ministerial Training Program.

Executive director & Global University Director  - Marlo Marro

Marlo's journey with the Center for Sacred Studies (CSS) has been one of profound personal growth and professional evolution. Since 2011, she has immersed herself in the transformative teachings offered by CSS, embodying the principles of authenticity and spiritual exploration. As a dedicated student, Marlo not only absorbed the wisdom offered but also emerged as a mentor within the community, guiding others on their paths of healing and self-discovery.

With over two decades of experience as a licensed clinical social worker and an Army/Navy veteran, Marlo's journey seamlessly integrates her professional expertise with the spiritual insights gained through her relationship and growth with CSS. Her compassionate presence and leadership qualities have naturally positioned her as a beacon of support and guidance, both within therapeutic settings and our global spiritual community. This unique blend of clinical experience and spiritual wisdom led Marlo to her current role as Global University Director, where she continues to honor the sacred teachings offered thru CSS while fostering spiritual growth and personal transformation in individuals worldwide.

Communications Director  - Margin Broux

Margin is a San Francisco based Parisian who has been involved in the Kayumari Community since 2006.  She is  a Minister of Walking prayer, a certified Maitri Breathwork Facilitator and co-assists the Maitri Breathwork Facilitator Training Program. She is also a Myofascial Release Practitioner.  Margin dedicates her life to spiritual growth supporting community through prayer and action.