TMD member Courtney Behm introduced the basic principles of the Enneagram and its value in a fun, interactive, and in some cases, enlightening manner. The Enneagram -- derived from Greek for "nine" -- is a synthesis of information that comes from a number of traditions and offers a model of nine strategies for making sense …
TMD member Kim Walesh, head of Collaborative Economics, spoke on "Unfinished Business: Women in the Silicon Valley Economy", a recent study on the changing roles of women in the Silicon Valley economy and community. TMD co-founder Kate Purmal spoke about her new book, "Strong Voices, Real Choices", about how some professional women are balancing work …
This meeting provided an opportunity to learn about or revisit the history of and original vision for the organization and to help shape its path into the future. With Tuesday's tragedy (9/11), it seemed an especially appropriate time to take stock of where we have been and where we are going.
Ann is currently writing a novel entitled "The Dive from Clausen's Pier," scheduled to be published by Knopf in April 2002. Ann was born and raised in Stanford, California, and attended Palo Alto public schools until college. A graduate of Yale University and the Iowa Writer's Workshop, she has been published by "The New Yorker", …
WiRES is part of The Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences, an affiliate of UC Berkeley, for which Lisa is also Regional Director. In addition, Lisa is Adjunct Professor at San Jose State and is currently teaching a course titled, "The West in the Global Context". Lisa spoke about the role of religion in …
Now in its eighth season. Barbara shared her stories breaking into the last bastion of male dominance in the music world--conducting. Fascinating stories of how daring, perseverance and excellence paid off. Barbara promised herself in college that if she didn't make money as a musician in 90 days, she would return to her studies to …
We discussed the purpose of the group, elected officers and committee chairs, brainstormed ways to expand our member base and improve the group, and collected annual dues.
Ms. Ravel is the first woman to be appointed to the highest office in any of the three Santa Clara County public law offices. A 1974 graduate of Hastings Law School, Ann received her undergraduate degree from the UC Berkeley. She attended the Program for Senior Government Officials at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government in …
For many issues the combination of Hypnotherapy and Rapid Eye Technology (RET) provides rapid, observable and long-term resolution. Most therapists specialize in just Hypnotherapy or just RET without the training and expertise to use both together for fast, lasting results. TMD member Carol demonstrated how she uses these techniques to quickly and easily resolve problems …
Ms. Freeman was elected to the Palo Alto City Council in 2001 (in a campaign managed by TMD member Karen Kang). With a BS in Marine Biology, and career as a Business Manager at the SAS Institute, Ms. Freeman decided leave SAS to run for public office. She discussed the challenges she encountered coming from …
Dr. Reibel shared with us practical, positive actions we can make in our food buying choices to support healthy sustainable agriculture, and the thought-provoking facts which she discovered in writing her latest book, "Eating to Save the Earth: Food Choices for a Healthy Planet". Linda is a psychologist specializing in eating disorders, depression, and anxiety, …
Ms. Colton is a devoted advocate for and philanthropist to both women's causes and San Francisco political campaigns. A campaign consultant for more than twenty years, Ms. Colton directed her own political and public affairs consulting firm. In this capacity, she has worked with many of the leading museums in San Francisco, including the deYoung …
