Cyndi sparked our gathering with her love for the therapeutic results of Mandala Center for Change workshops focused on men and women listening to each other, and life as youth on the streets of Seattle. She contacted Marc Weinblatt to bring him to Eugene for a training workshop. Her husband, Bruce, is focused on the practicalities of implementation.
Kristina Bennett Cheney, MA, CCC
Kristina has studied, facilitated, and performed dance and social change theatre throughout her life and offers applied theatre and other right-brained processes to discover and connect with self, others, and Spirit/Higher Wisdom. She learned and practiced Theatre of the Oppressed/Social Change Theatre with Marc Weinblatt in Seattle, worked as a Career Counselor and Instructor with community colleges and non-profits, and currently owns her own business, Navigating Transitions Career Counseling.
Joel McClure (Andy)
Andy, a long time resident of Eugene was introduced at a young age to theater by his Mother Jacquline Allen McClure, who performed regularly at various local venues.
Performed in Shakespeare plays in junior high, “Taming of the Shrew“ twice, lead of Patricio, and Falstaff in “Mary Wives of Windsor.” Also played in two Rock bands: ‘Shadowfax’ and ‘Bomb Threat.’
Performing is in his blood, along with his compassion and caring of others who are struggling, and aims to contribute to the goals of this wondrous organization.