I devote my life to supporting community to access peace by bridging ancient wisdom with today's world, with focus on the indigenous people of the Altai Republic of Siberia and on Native Americans.

Tell us about a meaningful experience you have had with self-organizing and/or ways you are engaging with new forms of leadership and organization.: I support people to access their creativity through "Painting Light" playshops, in conjunction with Open Space Technology meetings whenever possible.

When you think about leadership in a self-organizing world, what questions are cooking you? What do you hope to learn at this gathering?: I am interested in the "bridge-building" that goes on at such events.