Painting by Pablo AmaringoGuest List
Dr. John Alexander
Dr. John Alexander has been an active Society for Scientific Exploration (SSE) member for over two decades.
Victoria Alexander
Victoria Alexander has been researching the mysticism of Catholic Saints for over 20 years.
Pablo Amaringo
A severe heart illness--and the magical treatment of this via ayahuasca--led Pablo toward the life of a shaman, and he eventually became a powerful curandero.
Ananda
Ananda is an international lecturer, teacher and researcher, who is growing in the reputation of being a Visionary Scientist.
Lennon Boardman
Lennon Boardman is a healing facilitator who lives on the Central Coast of California.
Michael Caden
I have come to realise that everything is part of a shamanistic continuum, more available in special areas like Peru, but still recognisable in...
Howard Charing
Howard G. Charing is an international workshop leader on shamanism. He has organised specialist retreats to the Amazon Rainforest since the late 90’s.
Frank Echenhofer
Frank Echenhofer received his Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Temple University in 1985.
Peter Gorman
Mr. Gorman is a former recipient of a Blue Mountain Fellowship in investigative journalism and a grant from Conservation International to do a study of indigenous peoples on the Napo River.
Michael Caden
I have come to realise that everything is part of a shamanistic continuum, more available in special areas like Peru, but still recognisable in...
Dr. Richard Grossman
Since the age of 16, Dr. Grossman has been deeply involved in healing, growth and spiritual growth.
David Hewson
The artwork of David Hewson combines the classical painting techniques of the Old Masters with traditional methods of water gilding in gold and other precious metals.
Martina Hoffman
German-born artist, Martina Hoffmann, spent her childhood in Germany as well as Cameroon, West Africa.
Jan Kounen
Jan was a student at the Arts Décoratifs in Nice, France, (E.P.I.A.R.). He learned cinema, animation and pixillation and passed his diploma in 1988...
Leslie Kubin
Leslie currently has a practice with quantum biofeedback therapy, massage therapy and myofascial release in Central California.
Dr. Dennis Mckenna
Dennis McKenna has for the last twenty-five years pursued the interdisciplinary study of ethnopharmacology and psychointegrator plants.
Tom McKinnon
Tom McKinnon is an established visual artist who has exhibited multi-media performance works at major venues nationally and internationally.
Dr. Jorge Gonzales Ramirez
Nació en la ciudad de Cajamarca, (1944). Su Jardín de Infancia es recuerdo gigante por el amor que tuvo en su Profesora.
Ronald Rivera
Ronald is dedicated to the essential shamanism, and he is active broadcaster and promoter of Sessions and Shops with the Master Plant of Ayahuasca.
Alan Shoemaker
Alan Shoemaker left the United States fifteen years ago in order to learn Shamanic healing techniques.
Robert Venosa
New York City born, Venosa was transported into the world of fine art in the late 60's after having experimented with psychedelics and having seen the work of the Fantastic Realists.
Jimmy Weiskopf
Jimmy Weiskopf is a New York-born writer and translator who has lived in Colombia full-time since 1977 and is a leading investigator of its indigenous use of yajé (ayahuasca).
Dennis Wier
Dennis R. Wier is the Executive Director of the Trance Research Foundation.Douglass G. Norvell, Ph.D.
Forensic Economist
Specializing in leisure time activities
Honors:
Fulbright Scholar at the Victor Morey School of Fine Arts (Iquitos, Peru) 2006-7
Fulbright Scholar at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay, Canada) 2005,
Ford Foundation Fellowship at Texas A & M University (1970).
Formative Years
1938 until 1964 Attended school and served with the United States Marine Corps before graduating from Lamar University with a degree in History and Economics. Also worked as a merchant seaman earning Fireman-Oiler certification and studied at Mexico City College, acquiring fluent Spanish, along with an appreciation of Latin culture.
Getting Educated
1964 until 1970 Entered graduate school at Texas A & M University, earning scholarships to do research on developing nations. Worked in the Dominican Republic before earning a doctorate in agricultural economics.
Becoming a Professional
1970 until 1993 Worked as an international economist at the Harvard Business School's branch in Central America before returning to teach at the Citadel and other universities. Started a marina management seminar program at the Citadel, which lead to marina consulting assignments with Pier 66, the City of Miami, Longboat Key (ARVIDA), the National Marine Manufacturer's Association, and many others. Cited as an expert on marinas in the New York Times.
Applying My Knowledge to Help Others
1993 until present Business writer about the hospitality industry for Soundings:Trade Only, Boating Industry, Urban Land, the Marine Business Journal, and other publications. Currently serving as an expert witness in dealer termination suits on the side of the plaintiff. Clients include Tuppens of Lake Worth, Florida, Quality Boats of Clearwater and Boats Inc.of Niantic, Connecticut. Analyzing other business interruption claims at the Dolphin Cove Marina in Charleston, South Carolina and the New Inn at Bermuda Dunes in Palm Springs, California.
Communications:
E - Mail dougnorvell@yahoo.com
Telephone 217-453-6505
Fax 217-453-2707
