Faculty & Staff | GETI Institute

Morgan Goodlander

Director

Morgan Goodlander is the founder of Experience Organization, the GETI Community, and the GETI Institute. He is an active speaker, workshop leader, and consultant in personal and organizational development across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Through the GETI Institute for Experience Organization, he teaches Experience Organization Practice and offers workshops and leadership programs for individuals and organizations seeking alignment with their greatest personal and professional fulfillment. Morgan is known for his humor and his ability to evoke life-changing moments in the people and groups he engages. His extensive experience includes 25 years as Director of the Gestalt Institute of San Francisco and three years as co-director of gestalt training at the world-renowned Esalen Institute. He has presented seminars and trainings in 15 countries.

Email: morgan@geti.institute

Masa Momotake

Faculty Trainer

Masa Momotake is a highly regarded therapist and trainer based in Japan, recognized for his expertise in both Gestalt therapy and somatic practices. He serves as a senior trainer at the GETI Institute for Experience Organization and is a founding member of the Gestalt Network Japan (GNJ). With over 30 years of experience, Momotake's work focuses on trans-generational trauma, where he addresses the patterns and emotional organizations passed down within families. His approach incorporates a deep understanding of Gestalt principles, emphasizing awareness and experiential techniques to help clients process unresolved family dynamics and emotional entanglements. His therapeutic work often explores the influence of ancestral relationships on present behaviors and emotions, helping individuals break free from inherited conflicts and find personal healing.

Email: masa@geti.institute

Teaching Assistants

Nick Weathersby, Psy.D.

Nick is a California licensed clinical psychologist (PSY32632) and has been in private practice for 7 years. While earning his doctorate from the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA, he trained for 5 years in mental health clinics around the Bay Area, treating a wide range of people with mental health diagnoses. Before that, he worked in two residential settings with youth who had complex trauma. His training has primarily been in psychodynamic therapy, but he also has a wide interest in philosophical, spiritual, and other therapeutic approaches. These include existentialism, Buddhism, and Gestalt practice. Nick works with children, teens, and adults.

Demi Orozco, Psy.D.

As a California licensed clinical psychologist (PSY34755), Demi has dedicated her private practice to serving individuals and families across the lifespan, offering a path toward greater well-being. Demi has extensive experience and rigorous training. Her journey began at San Jose State University, where she graduated with honors in 2012. Fueled by a desire to translate theory into practice, she pursued graduate training focused on the application of psychological principles in psychotherapy. This aspiration culminated in 2019 with the completion of her Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) from Alliant International University. With over 12 years of experience providing therapy to diverse ages and populations, she is committed to delivering a high-quality therapeutic experience. Her approach is best described as spacious, considerate, and thoughtful.

Evgeuni Kadossov, Ph.D.

Evgeuni Kadossov earned his Ph.D. at Oklahoma State University in 2004, and a Master’s at Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology, Russia, 1997/1999. Evgeuni is a lead research scientist for XploSafe who enjoys leading a variety of projects to deliver research potential solutions for chemical safety and national security. Growing up, he used to dream of being a cosmonaut. Now, he’s excited to help develop equipment for astronauts to use in the field. When he is not developing tech for deployment on the Moon or Mars he is studying the profound connections between consciousness, quantum mechanics and psychology. He is GETI Institute’s chief science advisor and Teaching Assistant for Experience Organization.

Brian Jensen, Ph.D.

Brian’s education consists of a few Master’s degrees: Counseling, Psychology and Somatic Psychology with a Ph.D. in Psychology. Brian works from a synthesis accumulated from years of education with over two and half decades working in Colleges and Universities, combining 30+ years of seminars, workshops, training, and his own psychotherapy private practice since 2003. His mainstream experience consists of 24 years as a College/University faculty member, the first seven among College of Marin, Napa Valley College, and Dominican University of California, and the final 17 with Columbia College, teaching Counseling, Guidance, Humanities, and Psychology courses. He is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), and Licensed Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCCMHC), and a National Board-Certified Counselor (NCC).

Ron Alexander

Faculty Trainer, Advisor for Clinical Training

Dr. Ronald Alexander is a seasoned psychotherapist, mindfulness trainer, and leadership consultant with over four decades of experience. He is the Executive Director of the OpenMind Training Institute in Santa Monica, California, where he specializes in integrating mindfulness practices with positive psychology and creative thinking. Dr. Alexander is also the author of "Wise Mind, Open Mind," a book that explores the intersection of mindfulness and creativity. In addition to his clinical work, Ron has appeared as a regular facilitator at Esalen Institute. He conducts workshops and seminars globally, focusing on personal transformation and leadership development.

Email: ron@geti.institute

Vadim Mashonak

Tech Manager

Vadim Mashonak oversees the seamless functioning of the GETI Institute as its Tech Manager. Vadim ensures the institute's programs and initiatives run smoothly. His dedication to supporting transformative education aligns with the principles of Experience Organization, enabling the institute to expand its impact and reach with precision and care.

Email: vadim@geti.institute

Valeriana Neruda

Art Director

Nato Neruda brings a visionary approach to the GETI Institute as Art Director. With a rich background and deep understanding of the arts as a medium for transformation, Nato curates visual presentations that work to illuminate and align the principles of Experience Organization. Passionate about using art to explore new possibilities, Nato's work inspires creativity, connectivity, and profound personal and collective growth.

Email: val@geti.institute

Devi Gill

Transformative Travel Coordinator & Elephant Lover

Devi Gill brings a passion for exploration and a commitment to experiential learning to her role as the GETI Institute's Transformative Travel Coordinator. With an extensive travel background and a deep appreciation for the power of travel to broaden horizons, Devi specializes in designing journeys that challenge perceptions, transform identities, and expand possibilities. Her work is dedicated to a future where travel goes beyond vacationing to become a gateway for uncovering new personal and collective potentials.

Email: devi@geti.institute