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
I am also the creator of Source Code Yoga, where I’ve skillfully united Source Code Meditation™ with the practice of yoga asana. My grand vision is to restore yoga to its original purpose: a transformative journey that leads one from the physical realm to the higher mind, leading to a profound spiritual practice on the path to enlightenment. My nearly 2 decades of experience include teaching yoga in diverse settings, from intimate private lessons to large corporate and festival events.
Complementing my NHU Mastery Level certifications, I play a pivotal role in The NHU’s facilitator training programs for this groundbreaking work of human evolution. For the past 17 years, I have embraced the systems and protocols of SCM / NHU as a way of life for my own personal growth and transformation. I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree, dedicated to the academic exploration of Source Code Alchemy: Theory and Practice.
Puerto Vallarta, MX
Roman Angerer M.A.
Director of Vertical Assessment Model,
Master of Arts Theological Anthropology & Value Orientation
I work together with Dr. Michael Cotton, Alison Ooms, and Steven Giron, Ph.D. to research and document the intersection of Higher Brain activation and vertical stage development. I have a Master’s Degree in Theological Anthropology and Value Orientation in Business and Education. Over the years I have specialized in the philosophy, psychology, neuroanatomy, and social sciences of adult development. With completion of my model of homeostatic hierarchical integration through communicative action that is currently applied to NHU students, more than ten years of thorough research and paperwork came to fruition in a framework that can both explain and measure conscious growth through grammatical analysis. I have been involved with Buddhist meditation for almost a decade but rather consider myself as an atheistic trinitarian mystic in the tradition of the Christian church fathers.
Bavaria, Germany
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 NHU Certified Higher Brain Living® Mastery Facilitator, and a graduate of the inaugural PraxisAletheia classes 2020. I began my Higher Brain Living® training in 2014, and Source Code Meditation in 2017, became a New Human University Elite Member in 2020 and have been honored to Mentor the PraxisAletheia students in both 2021, 2022 and 2023.
I am a seeker of truth, and continue to evolve and embody the teachings of Source Code Meditation and the New Human University. My intention is to bring out the best in our students and catalyze them as they walk the path to finding their Authentic Self. I served 13 years in the military (Army), worked as a Network Analyst for a local municipality, and was trained in many modalities as a massage therapist.
All of this was before discovering my big purpose as a Higher Brain Living Facilitator and Mentor in PraxisAletheia, The Mystery School at the Leading Edge of Evolution.
Pembroke Pines, FL
Vicki Davis
Advanced HBL Facilitator
PraxisAletheia Mentor
I am an Advanced Higher Brain Living Facilitator. This program has personally changed my life for the better. Many years ago, I realized the best gift I could give humanity was to assist others in reaching their greatest potential. After my studies in the NHU, an even deeper love and respect for life and our collective journey emerged. Holding this deep love and gratitude for all who are called to step on this exciting path of transformation.
I also hold an undergraduate degree in Psychology, a master’s degree in Special Education and a master’s degree in Behavior Analysis. I value scientific research and data while simultaneously exploring the far reaches of human potential, evolution, consciousness, and enlightenment.
Bellingham, WA
Marty Clemons
Mastery HBL Facilitator
PraxisAletheia Mentor
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
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
Tamika Guiton
Mastery HBL Facilitator
PraxisAletheia Mentor
The following words quoted by Dr Michael Cotton “All life is meditation, all meditation is life and all life is in a state of becoming”, carries my salutogenically triggered code that reinvigorates me daily! It’s as if I was bouncing on a trampoline inside a beautiful catalyzing song and dance into ultimate freedom of the reality of who we really are and into the seductive razor’s edge of creating, being, and doing the extraordinary.
As a lifelong seeker, I’ve been embedded in this sacred work since 2015 in the New Human University, Mastery Higher Brain Living Facilitator, PraxisAletheia 2021, Senior Mentor, longtime student of Roman Angerer specializing in late stage adult development/ego consciousness.
As a mentor and teacher for PraxisAletheia, I am ablaze by the road towards Meta Consciousness and aroused by those who dare step up into this disruptive path alongside me. I am here to expand the fiery souls who crave vertical growth and redefine systems thinking, thus bringing in a Lamborghini into a world running on horses.
Norcross, GA
Maya Angal
PraxisAletheia Mentor
RN/BSN
Certified Medical Intuitive
As an RN/BSN for 16 years I saw people through some of their worst moments and was able to guide them back to wellness. This was an amazing privilege but what I truly loved was mentoring new student nurses while they were still in school and training new fellow nurses as they became co-workers. Currently, in addition to mentoring PraxisAletheia students, I am a mind-body holistic health coach and medical intuitive. In all of my roles, what I love is helping people explore different aspects of themselves and their lives so they can be empowered to make real changes that lead to happier and healthier lives. People are multi-dimensional and only once all of those dimensions are seen and simultaneously developed can a person become whole. I am honored to help guide you in your own integral journey through PraxisAletheia.
Louisville, KY
Donna Fromm
PraxisAletheia Mentor
I have many talents and abilities and have done many things in my life. I am a singer, artist, teacher, author, energy worker, facilitator of play and rest, as well as wife, mother, and grandmother, and yet realizing I have a finite time here on the earth I felt a gnawing unclarity within. I need to know what my authentic Soul purpose is to be while I’m here. I began a deeper journey into that quest in 2022 in Source Code Meditation’s Pathway to Awakening course and soon after enrolled in PraxisAletheia ’23.
And the journey of becoming continues with powerful tools leading a clearer path of knowing that I am love and have come to the planet to mirror that love to all the world however it may show up through outrageously create me.
St. Cloud, MN
Martha Salas
PraxisAletheia Mentor
McAllen, TX
Mayer Kirkpatrick
PraxisAletheia Mentor
I have presented uniquely developed healing protocols at Energy Psychology Conferences in Canada, UK and the US. I am also a specialist in Japanese style acupuncture, Toyo Hari, maintained by blind practitioners. I have lived and taught in Paris and have traveled and studied privately with several shamanic medicine practitioners in Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil and Mexico as well as the US.
I have 4 children and 1 grandson. I am a natural change agent thriving on a transformative lifestyle. I have been a lifelong seeker of a spiritually informed life through studies, professional work and private development. I am happy to be part of a team who is transforming the evolutionary direction of humanity.
Cummington, MA
Joseph Pellicci
PraxisAletheia Mentor
Throughout my lifetime, I’ve been on a continuous journey of growth and self-expansion. However, a significant self-growth point occurred six years ago. This experience taught me the invaluable lessons of self-love, compassion, and empathy. As a single father, my mission extended to setting an example of unconditional love for my children, a journey that has deeply resonated with me.
My path led me to PraxisAletheia, where I furthered my understanding and developed a profound passion for mentoring and serving others, which has revealed my true soul purpose. As a graduate of PraxisAletheia, I am now on a quest to attain a Masters degree in Source Code Alchemy: Theory and Practice. I am committed to mentoring others and continually striving to be the best version of myself, leading by example, and making a positive impact on the evolution of humanity.
Connecticut
Michael Merren
PraxisAletheia Mentor
I am a recent graduate of the PraxisAletheia class of 2023, and currently enrolled in the Master of Arts Source Code Alchemy: Theory & Practice. I see myself as the forever student, always looking to expand my knowledge and “toolbox” for being able to help others. My focus has always been on my clients and athletes, but once I began this journey, I quickly learned the importance of bettering myself and learning to truly love myself to ultimately help the collective. My goal and Soul Purpose Mantra is to bring this work to the world of sports, and beyond!
I was not satisfied with the trajectory of my life until I was able to truly wake up and go within to find the answers. The growth and change that I have experienced in this last year is a testament to how profound this work is. I look forward to the opportunity to mentor the class of 2024 as they set out on this Hero’s journey and continue my upward growth right alongside them!
I am a certified personal trainer, I hold Bachelor of Science degrees in both Health Science Studies and Athletic Training, as well as a degree in Clinical Massage Therapy.
I am currently the Head Athletic Trainer with the Tampa Bay Juniors Hockey Club, the Athletic Trainer with the United States National Junior and Youths Cheer teams, and the Athletic Trainer for the University of South Florida’s All Girl Cheer team. On top of these roles, I have a private practice where I see clients for massage therapy, craniosacral therapy, and rehabilitation of acute and chronic injuries.
I am also a proud husband to my wife Caitlin and father to my three-year old daughter Claire and one-year old son Logan.