John Pillsbury, President John Sanborn Pillsbury has been a student of the works of Manly Palmer Hall since the age of fifteen, and a continuous supporter of PRS throughout his adult life, serving in many different capacities. John also serves as president of a private philanthropic foundation, and is co-founder, producer and secretary of the Ventura County Gilbert & Sullivan Repertoire Company. He is about to enter his fifth decade of service to these and other nonprofit organizations. Ann Burckle, Vice President & Treasurer Ann Burckle is a real estate investment strategist with experience in developing impact analysis, highest and best use analysis, and valuation opinions. A native Californian, she was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Redlands. She is currently a principal with West Coast Appraisal Service. Her community involvement is extensive as she is a member of the Southern California Leadership Network, a fellow with the Leadership LA and Leadership Southern California programs, and a docent with the Getty Center (architecture and garden guide). Additionally, she has guided architectural tours for the Los Angeles Conservancy, USC Black Alumni and Los Angeles County Museum of Art. She has held volunteer leadership positions with Pasadena Heritage including the chairperson of the Craftsman Weekend event, and member of the Development and Education Committees as well as a former Board member. She is also a former Board member of EXP (formerly known as International Trade Education Program). Ann Slichter, Secretary Ann Slichter is a six-time WGA award-winning television writer. She has produced and written for popular network TV series and Emmy-Award winning talent including Jane Lynch, Megan Mullally, Larry Wilmore, Rainn Wilson, Yvette Nicole Brown, Anthony Anderson and Bill Nye among others. For the past five years she has co-written The Sentinel Awards for Hollywood, Health & Society, a program for the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center. A graduate of Occidental College, Ann deeply values both spiritual and scientific knowledge as a path to the wisdom of the ages. In 1998 her late mentor, Jerry Luedders, introduced her to concepts rooted in spiritual philosophy, including thewritings of Manly P. Hall. She has been inspired by Hall’s teaching ever since. John Bucher John Bucher is a mythologist and story consultant who has been featured on the BBC, the History Channel, in the LA Times, and on numerous other international outlets. He serves as Executive Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation and is a writer, podcaster, storyteller, and speaker. He has worked with government and cultural leaders around the world as well as organizations such as HBO, DC Comics, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, A24 Films, and Atlas Obscura. He has served as a producer, consultant, and writer for numerous film, television, and Virtual Reality projects. He is the author of six books including the best-selling Storytelling for Virtual Reality, named by BookAuthority as one of the best storytelling books of all time. John has worked with New York Times Best Selling authors, YouTube influencers, Eisner winners, Emmy winners, Academy Award nominees, magicians, and cast members from Saturday Night Live. He holds a PhD in Mythology & Depth Psychology and has spoken on 6 continents about using the power of story and myth to reframe how individuals, organizations, cultures, and nations believe and behave. Maryam Sayyad Maryam Sayyad is a mythologist and noetic artist driven by a lifelong quest for esoteric wisdom. With a PhD in mythological studies, a philosophical mindset, a visual and theatrical arts background, and an evergreen urge to distill meaning from myths, she can be found researching, writing, consulting, speaking, or otherwise creating noetic events. As Director of Art and Education for Cross Cultural Expressions (CCE), her task is to draw out connections between myth and psychology, and to communicate them in consulting room, classroom, and the arts. She is Director of Storytelling on CCE film and stage productions, as well as for the performing arts group, Namah Ensemble, where her role is bringing Iranian mythology and esotericism to the stage through performances blending dance, music, and cinematic craft with the ancient art of live storytelling. Maryam is dedicated to the mission of PRS in tending a worldwide community of truthseekers whose search transcends national and religious boundaries. |
Executive Director
|
Social Media & PR Manager
|
Senior Event Manager
|
The Philosophical Research Society
3910 Los Feliz Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90027 323.663.2167 info [at] prs.org |
BOOKSTORE & HANSELL GALLERY:
Tuesdays-Fridays: 12-6 pm & during events LIBRARY Fridays: 12-6 pm |