Brian McConnell - Profile

Brian McConnell, BA has worked with the underpinnings of Integral thought and theory, primarily in the fields of education and psychology, since first introduced to Ken Wilber's, Eye to Eye in 1997. His background in contemplative practice stems from personal study in Theravada Buddhism with Thanissaro Bhikkhu at Metta Forest Monastery.  Having worked with a diverse set of 'popular' subcultures over this same period, learning and leadership development currently command his central focus. As a Researcher/Practitioner affiliated with the Integral Institute and Integral Without Borders in the study of Integral Sustainable Development (SDv), he also serves as the founding Director of Group Epignosis, in Roanoke, Virginia.