Faculty
Our faculty bring together wisdom, research, and lived experience to guide a new generation of conscious learners.
Sovereignty Academy
The Living Arts
Consciousness & Spirituality
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Socio-Economics & Ecology
Science & Design Innovation
Riah Abu El-Assal, the 13th Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem and the Middle East, is a prominent figure in inter-faith activism and a champion for justice and peace. His ministry, rooted in his hometown of Nazareth, emphasises the Gospel’s call for liberation and equality, despite facing challenges as a minority in Israel. Bishop Riah’s dedication to inter-faith dialogue is evident in his efforts to bring people together, exemplified by the renovation of Christ Church in Nazareth, where Muslims, Jews, and Christians collaborated.
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Bishop Riah Abu El-Assal
Global Activist & Advisor
The late Senator John Vasconcellos, who represented ‘The Heart of Silicon Valley’ in the California Legislature for 38 years, was a pioneer in promoting self-esteem, positive parenting, and educational advancement. His significant legislative achievements include creating the California Task Force to Promote Self Esteem, the Cal Grant Program, and the Assembly Democratic Economic Prosperity Team. Vasconcellos championed a “Politics of Trust” based on the belief in human potential and the need for a more hopeful, constructive political approach.
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John Vasconcellos
– In Beloved Memory –
Alexandra, with four years of logistical experience and a passion for esoteric law, is the Director of the Sovereignty Academy. She collaborates with NEU’s School of Natural Law on marketing, outreach, logistics, and research.
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Alexandra “Ali” Dowling
Sovereignty Academy Director
NezAmsu HeqAma Sylvestre Gnakale, born in Noppa, Ivory Coast, honours his ancestors and vows to uphold Bhété traditions. He explains the Bhété life cycle, emphasising the importance of knowledge and tradition, and how he was groomed for leadership from a young age. Despite French colonial attempts to erase traditional culture, Gnakale’s family secretly preserved sacred knowledge, highlighting the Bhété belief that losing cultural symbols equates to losing identity.
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Chief Sylvestre Gnakale
KHEPRA Initiative Bhété Tribe
Dr. Ann Ralles, a retired dentist, now studies Life Energy Physics and Biogeometry, becoming a leader in the Arks of Fire initiative and a Certified Associate Home Practitioner.
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Ann Ralles, DDS
Professor
Dr. David Martin, a lifelong advocate for humanity, has made significant contributions across various fields, from medicine to finance. His work, including inventions, mathematical breakthroughs, and technological advancements, has impacted billions of lives. As a Fellow of the Batten Institute and advisor to numerous organisations, he continues to inspire others to live fully and make a positive difference.
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David Martin, PhD
Senior Financial Ethics Advisor
Marcy Axness, PhD, is an early development specialist, parent coach and author of Parenting for Peace: Raising the Next Generation of Peacemakers, a book whose premise is, If we really want to change the world we need to raise a generation who are “wired for peace,” beginning in the womb. The win-win is that a child whose neuro-social development is nurtured in this vibrantly healthy way is a joy to parent, and as an adult has the heart to embrace and exemplify peace, the mind to innovate solutions to social and ecological challenges, and the will to enact them.
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Marcy Axness, PhD
Parenting for Peace Advisor
Louis Bademosi
Digital Leadership Team
Juan Schlosser, influenced by his artistic upbringing, explores nature-inspired art forms, merging sculpture, photography, and design into large-scale installations and eco-architecture. He creates functional and decorative structures using natural materials, promoting environmentally-conscious living.
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Juan Schlosser
Chief Bio-Architect, Designer
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