Amy Skezas, J.D., D.D., Director of Programs, Gauden College of Divinity
Ms. Skezas brings 35 years of experience exploring consciousness through yogic and meditation practices. Her background includes a B.A. cum laude from Cornell University in international relations (1981), a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School (1985), work with the American Friends Service Committee in Philadelphia (1982), ordination as a Spiritual Healer Counselor and Minister with the Church of Tzaddi (1988, 1999), and certification in supervision of counselors, spiritual directors, and other helping professionals by the Centre for Supervision & Team Development, Bath England (2007).


Joseph Hiller, M.Div.: Director of Programs, Gauden Institute for Professional Development
Mr. Hiller has spent 20 years investigating new paradigms of thinking and action for building healthier community and individual lives. He has been practicing energy and vibrational healing since 1994, and teaching classes in spirituality and meditation since 2003. He trained and worked in education in the 90's. His diverse background of formal training includes linguistics and education at Macalester College; divinity studies at Gauden University; supervision at the Centre for Supervision and Team Development; and relational development, communication, and fulfillment with Contegrity Program Designs.





Joyce Thom, M.P.A., M.M.Q.: Chancellor Emeritus
Ms. Thom brings more than 20 years of experience and leadership in strategy, operations, marketing, and general management to her role at the University. She has a successful track record of developing, launching, and growing new businesses, both as an entrepreneur and as an executive in leading Silicon Valley technology companies such as Intuit, Openwave, and eBay. Since 1985, her interest in the healing and helping professions has also led her to offer her skills and expertise to diverse organizations from emergency medical centers to educational institutions for complementary healing modalities. In addition to over two decades of teaching and training in consciousness and the healing arts, Ms. Thom's background includes a B.A. summa cum laude from Yale University, an M.P.A. from Princeton University, and an M.M.Q. from the International Institute of Medical QiGong/Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.