STEPPING STONES PROJECT
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Meet the Village

The Stepping Stones team is based on a village model of intergenerational council members working together in a shared vision to support youth in forging new connections to themselves, their community, and the environment. This village community is one of many things that makes Stepping Stones a ground-breaking and unique organization. 

Staff

The Stepping Stones Project Staff is a hard working team of passionate, creative leaders in the field of mentoring, youth development, nature connection, and rites of passage. 
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Jenny Michaelson
Program
​Manager
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John Dorsey 

​Finance Manager

Group Leaders 

Our Leaders are skilled professionals from many disciplines — educators, therapists, wilderness guides and group facilitators — carefully chosen for their expertise and dedication to supporting young people through rites of passage experiences. We honor their passion, integrity and commitment in holding the youth and families.
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Adam Moss
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Amanda Throckmorton
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Bob Schneider
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Chaise Levy
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Christophe Haskell

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Dan Lewis
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Darrow Feldstein
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Hannah Rudsten
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Jennifer Stone
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Kelsie Pombo

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Magnolia Lauren
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Melanie Hedal
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Orion Harris
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Patrick Ford
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Patrick Pelegri-O'Day

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Peter Coffaro
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Ryan Cole
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​Shlomo Pesach
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Skylar Wilson
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Tom Watson

Elders Council

The SSP Village is greatly enhanced by the presence of older, more experienced individuals. Their presence as advisors, witnesses, and storytellers supports the whole village. We honor the Elder Council members who have volunteered their time, wisdom and support as a give-away to the village.
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Mike Lerner: Chair
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Marilyn Hendee: Chair
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Bob Cheatham
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Bruce Gurganus
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Cindy Flaherty

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Eleanor Hanauer
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Inez
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Jane Wechsler
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Joanne Rucker
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Mary Ford

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Patrick Riley
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Rob Lewis
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Scott Hamilton
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Steve Knecht
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Virginia Easterday

Board of Directors

The SSP Board of Directors is an intergenerational “working board” and plays a critical role in supporting SSP’s Coming-of-Age program. The Board is made up of creative, talented, and committed individuals who share SSP’s vision of supporting generations of authentic, integrated human beings through intentional Coming-of-Age experiences. 
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Eric Poncelet: Chair
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Bruce Gurganus
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Corbin Howes

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                       Mark Sheron
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Steve Knecht
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Mike Lerner

Program Council & Coming of Age Training Facilitators

The Program Council is a strong team of long-time SSP folks, most of whom have lead multiple groups. In addition to supporting group Leaders, members of the Program Council have the exciting task of advising on and developing the heart of the Coming-of-Age program. 
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Emily Frost: Chair
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Casey McCarroll
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Jeffrey Szilagyi
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Laura Camner
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Lauren Brown

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Laurie Margaritonda
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Naomi Kimmelman
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Skylar Wilson
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Spencer Nielsen

Community Partners

Our Community Partners are a diverse group of individuals who have offered their wisdom, guidance, and professional skills to the Stepping Stones community. They have participated in our Councils and Board of Directors, led Speaker Series and workshops, shared ceremonies with SSP, and offered their gifts in many ways to support our organization. Gratitude to our Community Partners!
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Aaron Schiller
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Alice Treves
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Amy Biesemeyer
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Ben Aresty
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Bill Plotkin

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Dave Talmo
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Daniel R.
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Diana Divecha
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Erika Gagnon
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Erin Selover

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Jeremy Jensen
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Jai Flicker
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Marc Brackett
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Mary Reynolds
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Phillip Scott

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Sandra Collins
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Sharon Shay Sloan
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Shena Jensen
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Supreeth Kini
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Trevor Hughes

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Tom Pinkson

Stay in Touch

Stepping Stones Project
1569 Solano Ave., #651
Berkeley, CA. 94707

(510) 230-4973
info@steppingstonesproject.org
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We depend on the generosity of the community to sustain our programs. All donations are tax-deductible and deeply appreciated. 
501(c)(3) No.01-0660562
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  • Home
  • The Village Story
    • Vision & Inspiration
    • Meet The Village
    • Blog
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    • Testimonials
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    • Videos & Resources >
      • For Parents
      • For Youth
      • Leader and Elder Portal
  • Get Involved
    • Work with Us
    • Elder Council
    • Volunteer
  • Events Calendar
  • Donate
  • Contact
    • Newsletter
  • Shelter in Place Resources
  • Refer a Friend Program