'City of Peace': Brian McConnell

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, leadership, and spiritual development currently command his central focus. As a Researcher/Practitioner affiliated through the Integral Institute and Integral Without Borders in the study of Integral Sustainable Development (SDv), he also serves as acting Director for Group Epignosis, in Roanoke, Virginia.

Brian also blogs as the aspiring (urban) bodhisattva at Tumblr.