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Board of Directors

Chair of the Board:  Susan Russell, L.M.S.W. PhD, ThD
Dr. Russell is an author, psychotherapist, acupuncturist, educator, researcher and founder of The Turning Point Healing Center, a multiple modality healing and education center in Marietta, GA. Susan weaves her passion for Science and Spirit into her studies, lectures, workshops, work and life. She has authored: The Seasonal Meridian Guide; a guide to enhancing your energy; Turning Points, stories of healing experiences; The Hinge Between Heaven and Earth, on mind/body systems balance; Audio meditations, The Body of Qi and Wei Qi; plus audio programs, Brain qi Gong, Living Bones, Living qi Channels. Susan received her doctorate from Holos University 2004, M.S.W from the University of Georgia 1995, B.S.W. from Georgia State University 1994, and is a graduate of the Escola Americana Do Rio De Janeiro Brazil 1971.

Christine C. Bair, PhD, ThD, LPC, LMFT, RN, FAPA
The reunion of science and spirit in experienced wellness and abundant living is Dr. Bair’s passion.  Professional specializations include Critical Incident and cumulative Stress Management, mind-body interactions, and focus on the role of intention and consciousness on psychophysiological processes.  Christine’s degrees include a BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Virginia Wesleyan College, an MA in Counseling Psychology from Regent University, and Advanced Certification in Spiritual Guidance prior to her doctoral work in Energy Medicine and Spiritual Healing completed at Holos University in 2006.  She is a fellow in the American Psychotherapy Association, ordained, and an instructor with the Institute of Applied Meditation. She served as graduate level adjunct professor teaching Integration of Psychology and Christianity, and is founder of TRUE SELF. Her bioresonance research on the Heart Field was published by invitation in Advances in Mind-Body Medicine.   She presents at professional conferences and groups and resides in Harrisburg, PA.

Tamara Cash, PhD
Dr. Cash holds a Masters in Education and a PhD in Educational Leadership.  She earned her graduate degrees at the University of Kansas. In her doctoral research, Dr. Cash studied the relationship between violence in students’ neighborhoods and students’ frequency of discipline problems in the school setting. She is a retired educator, beginning her professional career as a teacher of students with learning disabilities and completing the last 21 years as a school psychologist in K-12 public schools. After completing her Ph.D., Dr. Cash worked closely with students with emotional and discipline concerns, providing mentorship and support-group opportunities in the public school environment.  Since retiring in Spring, 2009, she has worked as a member of the Holos Outreach Committee and continues to increase her knowledge of holistic healing philosophies. 

Ted Collins

Ted is the Vice President of Education and Events at Unity Institute.  His experience in education, business and management are valuable assets to the HU Board.  We are delighted to be able to cooperate with the Unity Institute in order to hold our Graduation and Ordination ceremonies and our Campus Week residencies at Unity Village.  Ted's creative vision about education and his dedication to providing adults with both scholarly and experiential learning opportunities fits beautifully with the Mission and Goals of Holos.

Jim Gaither, MA, ThD

Jim Gaither Became the interim President of Holos University in April of 2013.  He will be inaugurated as President during the Fall, 2013 graduation ceremony.   He is a professor at HU, a member of the HU Academic Board and an adjunct professor for Unity Institute.  Jim has a Master’s Degree in philosophy from the University of Kansas and a ThD from Holos.  He is an ordained Unity Minister and “Pastor Emeritus” of the Unity Center of Practical Christianity in New York City, where he was the successor to Eric Butterworth.  Jim served for 20 years as instructor of ministerial and licensed teacher students at Unity School where he taught metaphysics, ethics and world religions.  He has been a regular contributor of poems, articles and columns to Unity Magazine for over 30 years and is the author of The Essential Charles Fillmore: Collected Writings of a Missouri Mystic. Jim continues to avidly follow his interests in science, philosophy, history and the world’s spiritual and religious traditions. He was recipient of the 2003 “Charles Fillmore Award for Visionary Leadership” from Unity Worldwide Ministries.

Dr. Jean Harty,BSN, RN, MD
Dr. Harty has served as a Neurosurgical nurse clinician at the Menninger Foundation, Medical Director of Project EAGLE in Kansas City and as Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Kansas Medical Center.  She has recently retired as a developmental pediatrician.  Her entire 45-year professional career has focused on working with children and families living in poverty, empowering them to be healthy, literate and self-sufficient.  As an inner city activist she has taught health classes, tutored math and English, mentored children, worked with gangs, promoted health literacy, served as the first medical director of Project EAGLE, sponsored a community garden, and co-founded Reach Out and Read Kansas City. She earned her graduate and postgraduate degrees from the University of Kansas and her BSN and RN from the University of Michigan.  Upon retiring in 2011, Dr. Harty has pursued her long-time interest in holistic medicine and is increasing her abilities as a medical intuitive. She feels that she has found a true home in Holos and wishes to spread the word to her allopathic colleagues.

Howard Kaye, B.S.
Howard Kaye Graduated from Pennsylvania Wharton School with a B.S. in economics.  He is a graduate of the Investments Bankers Association, University of Pennsylvania.  He taught the Principals of Investment at Avila Colleg and Financial Planning at the Kansas City Jewish Community Center.  His business career spans 40 years and includes training, hiring, management, sales, and investment banking. He has worked with firms such as EF Hutton, Merrill Lynch, and RBC Dain Rauscher.
His service on the Holos board as a financial advisor is greatly valued.  

Dr. Ann Nunley, MFA, PhD
Dr. Nunley is president of the All Faiths Church of Spirituality and Health. She is the founding Provost of Holos University and currently serves as University Dean.  She holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Kansas University and a Doctoral degree in Energy Medicine and Transpersonal Psychology for Greenwich University.  Her transformational paintings have appeared in numerous magazines and on book covers.  She develped the Integration Chart ™ and other concepts that support the Inner Counselor Process (ICP™).  Her book, the Inner Counselor, functions as a modern I-Ching book of wisdom. She has presented keynotes and workshops at numerous national energy medicine and psychology conferences such as ACEP, NICABM, and ISSSEEM.  She is past Co-President of ISSSEEM and served on the ISSSEEM board for many years.  She is a professor at Holos and teaches several courses.  She is Director of the Transformational Psychology Track.

Dr. Bob Nunley, PhD
Dr. Nunley is the founding Dean of Faculty and a professor of Holos University Graduate Seminary.  He currently serves as Chair of the Outreach and Admissions Committee and on the Equivalencies Committee.  He is a Professor Emeritus of Geography at the University of Kansas.  His degrees include a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, an MS in Geography and Political Science from Marshall University, and a PhD in Geography from the University of Michigan.  He is a geodemographic and computer consultant and an innovative explorer in the psychology of learning and the human potential.  As a professor at Kansas University, Greenwich University, and Holos University he has served as  chair for 45 doctoral dissertations. He served on the Fetzer Energy Medicine Advisory Board.  He is a past Co-President and Board member of ISSSEEM.  He is Co-Instructor of the Inner Counselor course and is an ordained minister of the All Faiths Church of Spirituality and Health. He is a musician and plays both folk and classical guitar.

Recent Graduate Representative, Dr. Denise Anthes, RN, BSN, MBA, THD

  Recent Graduate Representative, Dr. Faith Burris, ThD