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Core Faculty, Center for Creative Change
Summary of Education and Relevant Experience
 B.A., Wellesley College; M.A., Antioch University; Ph.D., The Union Institute & University.
Betsy Geist is an essayist with particular interests in knowing and relating in a more-than-human world. Her doctoral work and much of her current study are grounded in the philosophy of Mary Parker Follett. She was a founding board member of both the Mediation Consortium of Washington State and the Five Willow Tai Chi Association; helped negotiate sister-city relations between Seattle and Chongqing, China; and has produced a comparative study of Chinese and American approaches to law and dispute resolution.
Affiliations
- Board of advisers, Seattle-Chongqing Sister City Association
- Certified mediator, National Center for Collaborative Studies
Professional Interests
- Eco-philosophy
- Participatory consciousness and somatic knowing
- The wisdom of Mary Parker Follett
- Culture, conflict, communication and change
- Language, writing and epistemology
- The endless potential of life
On Interest Area
"I am interested in knowing and relating in a more-than-human world, wondering how we bootstrap ourselves out of disconnected and divisive consciousness, finding the leverage points for change, seeking congruence and getting excited by engaging with others on the path."
On Teaching at Antioch
"It is such a privilege to work with Antioch learners. They bring such a diversity of experience and interest, passion and commitment for learning — and most of all the creativity and courage to be truly original thinkers. I learn so much from them."
Contact Information
Center for Creative Change
206-268-4908
Betsy Geist
206-268-4904
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