CPC Board Members

Tony Holt, President, holds a BA from the University of Maine ('69), and a J.D. from the University of Denver College of Law ('74). He has had a private law practice in Colorado and Maine for over 30 years. Mr. Holt lives and works in Portland, Maine, where he is active in politics on the state and local levels. He is a founder of the Japan America Society of Maine and a member of the Board of Directors of Portland Chamber of Commerce. He enjoys bicycle racing, triathalons, and hiking in the mountains.

Mark Seidler, Vice President, is a facilitator, trainer, and organizational consultant. He presents communication workshops, facilitates conflict resolution, and designs large group events like professional conferences, staff retreats, and strategic planning meetings. He has worked extensively with United Nations offices in Asia and Africa, and with the restorative justice movement in the U.S.A. Formerly a science illustrator for the National Geographic Magazine, he now uses graphic skills to help groups map their resources and design future roadmaps. He has an MA in industrial/organizational psychology from George Mason University.

Maureen Sinclair, Secretary, LMSW, practiced school social work and psychotherapy for 15 years. She has worked with the Psychosynthesis Institute of New York and the Berkshire Center for Psychosynthesis as a trainer and workshop leader. Her work to combine interests in both psychological growth and curriculum development is published in "101 Favorite Play Therapy Techniques," Kaduson, H. & Schaefer, C. (eds.), 1997. Ms. Sinclair currently works with the Professional Development Program, Rockefeller College, and is engaged in doctoral studies at the University at Albany - SUNY.

Laraine Lippe, Finance Coordinator, BA in Linguistics, MIA, MBA, has worked as a Project Manager in both the non-profit and corporate worlds. Outside of her project management work, one of her greatest interests (and joys) is to find funding for worthwhile humanitarian projects. While working recently as a volunteer in a small village in Ghana, she established a Community Fund that enables local fishermen and farmers to gain easier access to the larger bank loans they need to expand their businesses. She also manages a scholarship fund that enables young AIDS orphans to attend primary school in Burkina Faso.

Barbara Boughton Executive Director, is an interior designer, artist, group facilitator and gallery owner. She is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and the Gestalt Institute of the Berkshires. Ms. Boughton is founder of "Creating Home from the Inside Out," a workshop designed to empower clients to manifest peace in themselves, in their homes and communities, and ultimately on the planet. She is also a certified Zumba Fitness instructor. Ms Boughton was the President of the original Berkshire chapter of the CPC.

Judith Bach, MA in psychology and Ph.D. in Human Science (Human Systems Design), was a co-founder and director of the Berkshire Center for Psychosynthesis, a psychological training center, and has been in private practice for over 30 years. Combining a life-long interest in community building with psychological understanding, Dr. Bach has taught seminars on human system design in Europe and has published numerous articles on community design. She is currently co-authoring a book on creating workplace communities.

Kathy Crowe, the designer of this website, has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English literature. She has specialized in communications for over 30 years, including 10 as a newspaper writer, editor, reporter and designer. Her current focus is web and graphic design, specializing in small businesses and non-profits. She is a certified tai chi instructor.

Mario Canki received his Ph.D. in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (1995). He is currently Assistant Professor in the Center for Immunology and Microbial Disease, at Albany Medical College. His laboratory interests are in the development of novel antiretroviral therapeutics, and microbicide applications against HIV infections. Dr. Canki is a previous recipient of the Aaron Diamond Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award and Fight for Sight Research Award. He is a founding member of the International Society for NeuroVirology (ISNV), and serves on the editorial board of Retrovirology: Research and Treatment journal.

Kathleen Frome holds a BS and a Master's degree in Education of the Deaf. She taught deaf children in the public school systems for ten years and is currently a licensed Social Worker, working with people with developmental disabilities. She is also a Certified Professional Midwife and has dedicated her work of the past 27 years to restoring beauty, continuity and harmony with Nature to the birth process.

Nanette Hucknall, BA, was co-founder and President of the original CPC, 1978-1990. She and Dr. Bach have designed and facilitated problem-solving think tanks of artists, scientists and philosophers. In recent years they have designed and presented psychologically-oriented workshops locally and internationally. Formerly a manager in the corporate world, Ms. Hucknall is the author of "Finding Your Work, Loving Your Life" and currently works as a career therapist and psychotherapist.

Korey Klink holds a BA in Spanish/Business Administration from the University of Wisconisin Eau Claire, and Masters degree in Telecommunications from Saint Mary's University in Minnesota. He has worked in the Telecommunications industry for 20 years where he has held various leadership positions, primarily in the Customer Support and Program Management area. He currently leads Sprint's Program Management team for Large National and International customer implementations. He enjoys tai chi, scuba diving, and long trips on his Harley Davidson.

Joan Macvicar, Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology is Professor Emerita at Suffolk University, Boston, MA where she provided clinical, administrative, and consulting services to the Suffolk University community for 25 years. Prior to that she worked in a variety of Mental Health settings including clinics, hospitals and rehabilitation centers. She taught psychology at the graduate and under graduate level, consulted in both public and private schools and maintained a part-time private practice for adults.

Larson Rogers, Ph.D., is Professor of Physics and Mathematics at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology in Boston. Over many years as a science Teacher of students ranging from middle school up to the college level, he has sought to help young people learn science in personally meaningful ways. He holds a doctorate in Science Education, where his research interests include the relationship between ethics and science in science learning; sustainability education; and how differences in classroom practice contribute to differences in knowledge and understanding among participants. In addition to his teaching and research in science education, Dr. Rogers helps solve IT problems in his role as software engineer for a small company

Karl van Kessel is a retired commercial development executive and owner of a company responsible for industrial contracting services. He specialized in the petroleum sector and functioned as a liaison between government agencies, colleges, and petroleum industry representatives. He was a founding member of a municipal Board of Trade as well as a Petroleum Contractors Association. He continues to consult in the construction industry and manages various property development interests.