Jean Houston

Jean Houston, PhD, is a scholar, philosopher, and researcher who has devoted her life to developing processes to activate the latent abilities in individuals, groups, organizations, and societies. A former advisor for UNICEF, she has worked with the United Nations Development Program since 2003, training leaders in human and cultural development and in Social Artistry, a community-leadership program she developed. Jean has consulted for international leaders, including the Dalai Lama and Bill and Hillary Clinton, and lectures worldwide.

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