Executive Director

Michel is a psychosociologist specializing in adult education (Psychologue FSP; M.Sc. in Psychology & Human Resources, University of Geneva), as well as a philosopher of education (Ph.D. in Educational Sciences, University of Paris 8). He established the Sunkhronos Institute and the TRC Lab in 2013.  Beside being the Executive Director of the Sunkhronos Institute, Michel is also Adjunct Associate Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University in the department of Organization and Leadership, where he teaches regularly since 2004. In Switzerland, he teaches at the University of Fribourg where he is the Program Director of the Certificate of Advanced Studies Life Narrative and Biographical Coaching. His teaching, coaching and research interests include among others: the use of life history and rhythmanalysis to promote critical self-reflection, complex ways of thinking, transformative learning, leadership development, and the development of transdisciplinary strategies of research. For more information, visit: www.alhadeffjones.com

Assistant Director

Natasha is a dancer and dance educator (MA in Dance Education from Teachers College, Columbia University,) as well as a movement theorist (Certified Movement Analyst from the Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies). Her teaching and performing experiences have led her to create the MAPS Lab, which researches the essential role that space plays in the relationships with ourselves and others and how engaging in site-specific, movement-based artistic experiences can deepen complex understandings of these relationships. In addition to being the Assistant Director of the Institute, she is the founder of Alliance Action Arts, an organization which promotes mindful movement through diverse and fun, learning activities for children, families, and adults at preschools, schools, and private studios. Natasha is devoted to progressive and interdisciplinary approaches to education, the collaborative process, and the transformative and educative power of dance.

Associate Director

Sadegh is a clinical psychologist (M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology, University of Geneva), family therapist (M.Sc. in Systemic Psychotherapy, University of East London) and researcher in the field of mental health and psychotherapy. He trained in child psychoanalytic psychotherapy and family systemic psychotherapy in the UK where he worked for 16 years. Sadegh was a consultant clinical psychologist and Child & Adolescent Mental Health Training Lead for 10 years at the Tavistock & Portman NHS Foundation Trust. He has designed and delivered a range of mental health training over the years for education professionals and schools. In parallel with his function as Associate Director for the Sunkhronos Institute, Sadegh is currently working in private practice and he is a Lecturer in couple and family therapy at the University of Geneva.

Associate Researcher

Gaia has a Ph.D. in Education from Canterbury Christ Church University, and works as an Associate Researcher at the University of Milano-Bicocca. Her research interests lie in adults'  relationship to knowing and culture in professional lives. She is fond of auto/biographical, transformative and participative research methodologies, literature, languages and increasingly feminism. She has professional experience in multinational companies, consultancies and non profit organizations with a focus on adult learning. She also practices yoga and dance.

Project Manager

Vidhi is a graduate from Columbia University's Social Organizational Psychology Program. Currently she works at Wunderman (Marketing & Advertising agency) in the Global Learning & Development Department on various management and Organizational Development training projects. She has worked on various Group Relations Conferences and enjoys the study of group dynamics with a focus on female leadership. Her passion is to work with governments and non profits in leadership development and team interventions.