CIIS Transformative Inquiry Department

CIIS Transformative Inquiry Department The leadership MA & transdisciplinary PhD involve rigorous academic inquiry and transformative change Like us to receive updates and event information.

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04/24/2026

This illuminating conversation explores the potential role of somatic practices in creative leadership. Somatic practices are practices that aim to bring about positive psychological change through intentional adjustments to how one uses one’s body. Dr. Montuori, a founding faculty member in the Transformative Leadership program at CIIS and co-editor of the Routledge Handbook for Creative Futures, and Dr. Walker, a somatic psychologist and longtime practitioner/teacher of aikido and other forms of somatic work, will examine how such practices can help us to cultivate the psychological capacities associated with effective creative leadership.

👉REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.ciis.edu/events/somatics-and-creative-leadership

👉COMPLIMENTARY TICKET FOR POTENTIAL CIIS STUDENTS: https://apply.ciis.edu/register/?id=46bc184a-20d2-477c-8f2b-af480901e3f8

03/26/2026

We are proud to spotlight Dr. Gerry Ebalaroza-Tunnell, alum of the Transformative Studies PhD program, and Jeremy Tunnell, current doctoral researcher in the same program, a husband-and-wife duo supporting leaders and organizations in moving beyond performative change toward lasting systemic transformation.

Dr. G is an Indigenous scholar from O’ahu, a HeartMath Certified Trainer, and Principal Consultant and CEO of Co3 Consulting. She holds her doctorate in Transformative Studies from CIIS and a Master’s in Whole Systems Design from Antioch University. Dr. G has over 30 years of experience working in public, private, and non-profit sectors with a focus on leadership development, equitable processes, and community organizing

Jeremy holds a Master’s in Whole Systems Design and is currently completing his dissertation at CIIS, examining how personal coherence and self-regulation practices shape leadership sensemaking and behavior within complex, digitally mediated systems. He serves as Lead Consultant and Operations Director at Co3 Consulting, and Jeremy is a HeartMath Certified Trainer who coaches leaders and teams in the Resilience and Coherence Advantage program.

Together, they support leaders and organizations in moving from performative change to real transformation.

To learn more about their work, visit www.co3consulting.net
🔗 Dr. Gerry: linktr.ee/evolutionofaloha 🔗 Jeremy: linktr.ee/co3consulting

02/25/2026

Sophia and Lo are graduates of the Transformative Leadership M.A. program and current 3rd year Ph.D. students in transformative studies at CIIS. They quickly became friends in the M.A. program, collaborating often, and sharing interests in care theory, transformative leadership theory, systems theory, futures studies, and fostering positive change in their daily leadership practices.

To learn more about our asynchronous online Ph.D. and M.A. programs, please visit the links below:

www.ciis.edu/academics/graduate-programs/transformative-inquiry/about-the-phd

https://www.ciis.edu/academics/graduate-programs/transformative-inquiry/about-the-ma

02/21/2026

Are you ready to catalyze positive change? Our online Transformative Leadership M.A. program invites students to engage in self-exploration around what matters most to them and how they can draw on all internal and external resources to lead a meaningful and fulfilling life. Our small, intimate classes provide personalized attention and rich interaction with faculty and fellow students. Through rigorous academic study, deep personal inquiry, and a culminating capstone project, the program provides the framework to envision, initiate, and engage in transformative change processes.

Click the link below to begin your transformative leadership journey!

🌻 https://www.ciis.edu/academics/graduate-programs/transformative-inquiry/about-the-ma

02/05/2026

What if systems aren’t problems to solve, but living, relational fields already engaging with you?

Join us Feb. 18th for the Systems Salon, a free one-hour experiential session exploring how inquiry, attention, and the body’s wisdom can reveal patterns, tensions, and possibilities that thinking alone cannot access.

Guided by Nancy Zamierowski, Lo Leighton, and Jeremy Tunnell, you’ll practice nervous system–informed breathwork, embodied systems sensing, and reflective integration—and leave with practical tools for navigating uncertainty with clarity, coherence, and care.

Free & online. Link to register below!

🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/systems-salon-tickets-1982247108462

02/03/2026

We are honored to share this special commemorative issue celebrating Allan Leslie Combs, beloved author, teacher, and founder of the Journal of Conscious Evolution, who passed away April 5, 2025, through contributions from colleagues, students, family, and friends reflecting on his generous spirit and transformative influence. The collection includes theoretical examinations, personal reminiscences, historical accounts, and artistic tributes to honor the vibrant humanity and enduring legacy of this singular scholar and mentor.

Several students and colleagues of Combs contributed to this special issue, including members of our Transformative Inquiry Department at CIIS. We invite you to enjoy this celebration of his life through poetry, letters, reflections, and essays dedicated to Combs.

Access the commemorative issue using the link below:
https://digitalcommons.ciis.edu/cejournal/vol22/iss2/

Transformative Inquiry Department: https://www.ciis.edu/academics/department-transformative-inquiry

12/10/2025

Congratulations to Transformative Leadership Alum Shay Virtue who, after completing their capstone project and graduating in May, is now hosting the Getting Real weekend retreat in Waldport, Oregon January 16–18, 2026.

Where the forest meets the ocean, take a weekend for Getting Real — with yourself, your relationships, and the life you’re creating. Join us for a grounding, ocean‑inspired retreat designed to help you reconnect with your truth, release old patterns, and build authentic connections.

🌿 What You’ll Experience:
• Nature‑guided grounding practices
• Honest conversations + reflective activities
• Tools for emotional clarity & authentic communication
• A supportive community centered on openness and realness
💵 Cost: $395 — includes lunches
🏡 Need a place to stay? Notify me if you need overnight accommodations.
🤲 Scholarships available: If the cost is an obstacle, contact me, as generous donors have offered to help with partial scholarships. 

📍 Waldport, Oregon
📅 Jan 16 (5 PM) – Jan 18 (4 PM), 2026
📩 Register or Learn More:
[email protected]
Text 541‑220‑7707

✨ Come ready to breathe, release, and reconnect. Leave grounded, aligned, and real.

Learn more about our Master of Arts in Transformative Leadership by clicking the link in our bio!

12/01/2025

Join Transformative Studies Professor Daniel Deslauriers for a live info session where you can ask questions and explore how a Ph.D. in Transformative Studies supports you researching the topics you are passionate about.

💻 When: December 2, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00–5:00 PM PST
📍 Where: Online
🎟️ Admission: Free

The online Ph.D. in Transformative Studies is an innovative, individualized, cohort-based, transdisciplinary degree that frames inquiry as a creative process. Students research a topic they are passionate about, developed in dialogue with faculty members.

👉 RSVP now:
🔗 https://www.ciis.edu/events/transformative-studies-online-info-session-dec2-2025

11/26/2025

The TID Diversity and Belonging Book Committee would like to recommend this year’s book selection, The Power of Bridging by john a. powell. We recommend the book as a generative read during the holidays, when practicing tools for bridging across difference might be especially timely.

We hope you enjoy it as much as we have, and wish you a wonderful Fall break!

To learn more about our fully online Transformative Inquiry programs, head to https://www.ciis.edu/academics/department-transformative-inquiry

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