NHU Faculty

Meet the inspiring people that are part of this r{evolutionary} team!

Dr. Michael Cotton

Founder of The New Human University, Source Code Meditation, and Higher Brain Living

Following a radical shift in the direction of my life, I devoted the next 25 years to studying human potential. My life’s work has focused on the creation of organic human technologies that liberate subtle energy in the body and awaken the brain. I am an Integral Metatheorist and use the integral framework to support all of my creations. I am a leading theorist in the evolution of consciousness, culture, and the brain. As the founder of The New Human University™, Source Code Meditation, and the Higher Brain Living® technique, I have more than 30 years’ experience in personal and cultural transformation. I hold a doctorate in Chiropractic.

Puerto Vallarta, MX

Steven Giron, Ph.D.

Director of Education
Source Code Meditation Facilitator
Mastery Higher Brain Living Facilitator

I train Facilitators of SCM, instruct classes in physics and applied metaphysics at The NHU, lead SCM One-Day Workshops, and am part of Dr. Cotton’s elite team of Facilitators at both weekend and International SCM Retreats. Before joining the faculty at The NHU, I was a Mastery Certified Higher Brain Living®  Facilitator, owned and operated a successful HBL practice in New York City, and was director of the SCM world headquarters.  I have served as an adjunct professor of physics, and as a science advisor in a law firm. I earned a Ph.D. in experimental elementary particle physics and completed the core curriculum for a master’s degree in counselling psychology.

Chicago, IL

Laura Cotton

Director of the Mentor Program  
Source Code Meditation Facilitator
Mastery Higher Brain Living Facilitator

As the Director of the Mentor Program for PraxisAletheia, I cultivate future leaders within The New Human University’s Mystery School. With over 15 years as Director of Events for Source Code Meditation™, I’ve been at the forefront of guided individuals toward elevated states of consciousness through 2-Day and 7-Day International Retreats.
I am also the creator of Source Code Yoga, blending Source Code Meditation™ with yoga asana to restore yoga to its original purpose: a transformative path from the physical body to the higher mind and a profound spiritual practice. My nearly two decades of teaching experience span private lessons, public classes, corporate settings, and festival events.
Holding The NHU’s Mastery Level certifications, I play a key role in facilitator training programs and have embraced these systems as a way of life for almost 20 years. Currently, I’m pursuing my Masters degree in Source Code Alchemy: Theory and Practice, continuing my commitment to personal growth and human evolution.

Puerto Vallarta, MX

Vicki Davis

Advanced HBL Facilitator
PraxisAletheia Mentor

As a faculty member at The New Human University, I’ve served as a Senior Mentor in PraxisAletheia, and now an Elite Advisory team-member of PraxisAletheia Membership. I also hold Advanced Certification as a Facilitator of Higher Brain Living®. I bring a strong academic foundation to my work which revolves around unlocking the transformational potential within each of us, inspired by a deep curiosity about the intersection of science and spirituality.

I’m passionate about helping others expand their perspective, connect with their inner truth, and tap into their neuro-potential. This journey of growth and discovery is both complex and deeply fulfilling, as it takes us to the heart of who we truly are. 

  • BA in Psychology
  • Masters in Education
  • Credentialed Board-Certified Behavior Analyst

Bellingham, WA

Dr. Haley Fox

PhD in Clinical Psychology
M.A. in Expressive Therapies
Board Certified in Art Therapy

I bring extensive experience as a clinician, clinical supervisor and educator to this faculty role, where I am dedicated to assisting in the development of members of the New Human University through a deep understanding of Types in integral theory, particularly through the lens of personality. Over three decades of experience includes extensive work with the Enneagram (the 9 Types Personality Typing System or NPS). I enter this faculty position after extensive engagement in Michael Cotton’s programs, including completion of Praxis Alethia, the Metamodern Mystery School. Other professional interests include archetypal psychology, integral theory, art-based approaches to treatment and research, human sexuality, resonance and ancient artifacts.

  • Licensed to practice in Missouri (LPC), Minnesota (LPCC) and Massachusetts (MA)
  • Board-certified in Music Therapy (MT-BC)
  • Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT)
  • Art | Wellness | Enlightenment

Forsyth, MO

Teree Harrison

Mastery Facilitator
NHU Elite Member
PraxisAletheia Senior Mentor

I am a certified Higher Brain Living® Mastery Facilitator, a graduate, and a long-time mentor in PraxisAletheia, The Mystery School at the Leading Edge of Evolution.
My journey began with Higher Brain Living® training in 2014, followed by joining Source Code Meditation in 2017. I became a New Human University Elite Member in 2020, deepening my engagement with this transformative work.
As a seeker of Truth, I continuously embody and evolve through the teachings of Source Code Meditation and the New Human University and am enrolled in the Masters Program for Source Code Alchemy: Theory and Practice. My purpose is to catalyze students to uncover their unique authenticity.
Drawing on diverse experiences — including military service, work as a Network Analyst, and training as a massage therapist — I’ve found my calling as a Higher Brain Living Facilitator and Mentor in PraxisAletheia. This work integrates all aspects of my life and fuels my ongoing transformation.

Pembroke Pines, FL

Donna Briggs

Mastery HBL Facilitator
PraxisAletheia Mentor

I’ve been involved in this cutting edge, transformative work since 2015 when I became certified as a Mastery Level Higher Brain Living Facilitator. I live in NYC where I own and operate a successful wellness center. My studies in Classical Acupuncture, nutrition and various forms of bodywork and massage have all been a part of my life’s journey in looking and longing to find greater meaning, truth and purpose in life. Having a greater understanding of who and what we are and what we are capable of as we become the New Human has impacted every aspect of my life in ways I couldn’t have even imagined before I started on this path. This precious life process never ceases to leave me in a state of awe as I keep studying, practicing Source Code Meditation, and surrounding myself with others who have not settled for a life of mediocrity.

Regardless of the size of the boat we are in, we each have the opportunity to grab the steering wheel and direct the course it takes.

Staten Island, NY

Marty Clemons

Mastery HBL Facilitator
PraxisAletheia Mentor

I am most excited about human potential, self-actualization, self-mastery, transformation, the intersection of science/spirituality and Unitary Evolutionary Enlightenment. I am always looking to push the bounds of my mind, consciousness and culture. As a lifetime seeker, I have tried every modality under the sun, and am certified in most of them. They all made me feel better, but none provided a practical lifetime systemic approach to transformation for busy Westerners as this work does. None of them changed my life, as this work has. We are rewiring our brains and reprogramming our minds to live a life worth living. We are becoming the New Humans learning to relate to our fellow humans on a soul level. The age of the external Guru is gone, and self-mastery is where it is at. This work is the most powerful tool for self-mastery that I have found.

I have engaged in this work since 2014. My “Big Why” for constantly keeping my foot on the gas of accelerated transformation is my love for my daughters and all of humanity. The trajectory of the human species is not good, and I am committed to doing my part to change that. I deeply understand the process of transformation, and I believe it can be fun! I am honored to hold space as a mentor for students to reach their full potential. True transformation requires us to walk through the fire, and I am here to lead you.

North Carolina

Maya Angal

PraxisAletheia Mentor
RN/BSN
Certified Medical Intuitive

My journey with Source Code Meditation began in 2021, and it quickly transformed my life. I am a graduate of PraxisAletheia Class of 2023, a facilitator-in-training in Higher Brain Living® and an MA/PhD candidate in Source Code Alchemy: Theory and Practice. As a lifelong seeker of higher truth, I’ve found my home in this work that elegantly bridges science and spirituality, offering a life-changing deep dive into Source Code Meditation and the 9 Summits of Transformation. Coming to know yourself as the divine truly changes everything. 

With 16 years of experience as an RN/BSN, I’ve guided patients through challenging times and mentored students and new nurses, fostering their growth. Today, as a mind-body holistic health coach and certified medical intuitive, I continue to help others explore and develop all dimensions of themselves, empowering them to create healthier, happier, and more fulfilled lives. As I continue to Mentor each incoming PraxisAletheia class, I am honored to guide you on your own transformative journey to wholeness and self-discovery.

Louisville, KY

Donna Fromm

PraxisAletheia Mentor

Since becoming involved with The New Human University since 2022, as a ‘Pathways to Awakening’ student, I quickly found myself seeking more and PraxisAletheia was the answer. Graduating from that 1 year program in 2023, the next step on the evolutionary path was becoming a Mentor. I’ve since had the pleasure of catalyzing the PraxisAletheia class of 2024, and will continue to Mentor the incoming class on 2025. 
I’m presently seeking my Masters degree in Source Code Alchemy Theory and Practice, while simultaneously being trained as a Higher Brain Living® facilitator. 
Creativity defines me in this evolutionary process of being and becoming The New Human. Through the mediums of Art, Music, Author, Spiritual Director, Mother, Grandmother and facilitator of play and rest, I am honored and grateful to be witness to the catalytic growth and transformation of all.

St. Cloud, MN

Chiazor “Chi” Igboechi, MD

PraxisAletheia Mentor

PraxisAletheia resonated with me profoundly, aligning with my motto: “treading the mystic path with practical feet”.  I look forward to continued growth through pursuing a Master of Arts in Source Code Alchemy: Theory & Practice.

The mystic path, for me, has been a masterclass on Surrender. And I’ve found that the right teachers came at the right time, providing the catalyst for further growth. The New Human University is part of that pattern of providence. 

As a graduate of PraxisAletheia 2024, and now Mentor with the 2025 cohort, it is my intention to support each student in ways that catalyze their progress. Transformation is a process—each level achieved can unravel unless anchored in a consistent practice that propels you toward self-mastery in a way that honors your unique life path.  For me, The New Human University is really about the truth that transformation of each Human leads to The Evolution of Humanity.

Brooklyn, New York

Crystal Shepard, RN, BSN

PraxisAletheia Mentor

For over two decades in nursing, while specializing in stroke, neuro and cardiac care, I’ve guided patients through their most vulnerable moments. I evolved into a leader in home health and hospice, which includes serving as a director and part-owner of a home health agency.
Blending science and spirituality, I’ve expanded my expertise with multiple certifications in alternative practices, earning me the nickname of ‘The Alchemy Nurse’. As a graduate of PraxisAletheia 2024, I am committed to addressing mental health disparities of our time and offering tools for lasting transformation. The belief that life is both an act of being and becoming led me to pursue certification in Higher Brain Living®, a sacred practice to elevate humanity. 
My mission is to inspire others to awaken to their fullest potential and create ripple effects of healing, growth, and joy within individuals and communities. I’m honored to serve as a mentor for the 2025 PraxisAletheia class, supporting each person’s journey toward their greatest potential.

Illinois