The MKP Blog
Ron Goldman
Wild Dog New England, USA ”I create a more peaceful and loving world by raising awareness about the unrecognized pain and harm experienced by children due to specific American cultural beliefs and practices.” Ron's work includes articles, two books for...
Peter Abrams
Courageous Kudu British Columbia, Canada ”I create a loving, inspired world through clarity, creativity and kindness.” Peter is a skilled facilitator who works with an interactive theatre group to raise multicultural awareness, help people touch their...
Godel Sefu
Wise Whale The South Africa Region ”I create a world of advocacy and empowerment for people with disabilities." Godel, who is physically disabled and director of the “Disabled Refugees Projects” has dedicated his life’s work to the empowerment of other...
Jeffrey Navarre
Ganesha Florida, USA "I create a world of Love and Compassion by holding space for you however that looks." Jeffrey shows up as a powerful man. His give-aways include the use of his Yoga Studio space for MKP functions. i.e. I-Group, Open Men's...
Ned Helme
Trusting Great Bear Greater Washington, USA "Through knowledge, power and persistence I foster coalitions for the global good." Ned played an instrumental role in the development and passage of the Clean Air Act Amendments in 1990, which established the...
Tom Houle
Night Eagle New Jersey, USA "I create a joyful, abundant world, by serving from my heart." Tom is a full-time volunteer, spending the majority of his day volunteering with three organizations. He is the Parish Coordinator and Property Manager for his...
Dennis Ponczkowski
Glorious Falcon Upstate New York, USA "My mission is that peace be found in all relations." Dennis has been living his mission for decades by serving on the board of directors for several local organizations, LifeResults and Sanctuary at Crowfield Farm....
Anthony Ramirez Di Vittorio
Black Lab Chicago, USA "I create a world where father and son live in harmony, by mentoring youth into men of character." Di Vittorio created B.A.M. in 2001 while working as a school psychologist at Roberto Clemente High school. Youth Guidance’s B.A.M....
Charles Maclean
Worthy Engaged Ibex Northwest, USA "To ignite passion for conscious community give-back." Charles’s life-long passion was “championing” (his word) philanthropy in individuals and organizations. His credo: “It is through giving and receiving that...
Bravehearts I-Group
Bravehearts I-Group New England, USA "Through diverse missions of service we co-create a thriving community by giving back with random acts of kindness." The Bravehearts I-Group lives its mission of service one give-away at a time. They commit to one...
Roy Marsden
Bald Eagle with Open Heart Wisconsin, USA "I create a healed and loving world by healing myself and being open-hearted and completely present with all beings." For many years Roy has been a member of the Cambridge WI EMT, going out on untold numbers of...
Joseph C. Glennon
Awesome Butterfly San Diego, USA "I create a world rich in meaning by building connections." Joe teaches weekly classes in Non-Violent Communication (also called Compassionate Communication) throughout San Diego and Orange Counties for the past two...
Bob Banner
Black Leopard Santa Barbara, USA "To create a safe and joyful world by helping men, women and children see the brilliance in their souls by blessing and honoring their gold." Bob’s conscious media programs and film screenings share cutting edge insights...
Dennis Shackley
True Cheetah Arizona, USA "To create a world where all people are conscious,empowered, and blessed by being present each and every moment of my life." Dennis Shackley has worked with hospice for three years, helping people in the final stage of their...
Don Weseman
Dancing Heron St Louis USA “I empower loving by loving and empowering.” Don is an experienced Social Worker, specializing in working with men with a history of violent behavior, battering or domestic violence, and other anger issues. Don is active in...
Douglas Ryder
Medicine Bear Greater Carolinas USA “To heal the world by healing hearts.” A long-time activist for peace and justice, Doug served for more than 30 years as a social worker and psychotherapist, and holds a special interest in advocating for men’s...
Christian Pedersen
Butterfly Man Northern California USA “I create a world of Full Potential love & relationships by modeling and teaching a better way!” Christian and his wife Sonika Tinker have given over 30 years combined to coaching and leading seminars, helping...
Ipswa Mescackanis
Grandpa Coyote Northwest USA “As a grandfather among grandfathers, I co-create alternative consciousness by living courageousness and inspiring others.” Ipswa embodies the principles and teachings of the ancestral lineage both Cree Nēhilawē and Gaelic...
James (Jim) Lounsbury
Servant Snake Florida USA “I create a just and peaceful world by listening, teaching, facilitating, and not giving up.” Jim worked for 25 years in public service helping to drive environmental policy changes in the US and Europe. In 1999 he changed...
David Kuhn
Caribbean Sea Otter Chicago USA “To be an ambassador from my world of the blind and visually impaired to the world of the fully sighted. To demonstrate patience and understanding with a sense of humor to that world that just cannot fully know mine, and...
Rex Hagon
Courageous Lion Toronto Canada “I create a world of realized potential by loving and supporting myself and others unconditionally.” Volunteerism is often doing what others are not . Rex epitomizes that in his life through his good heart and selfless...
Jeff Fitts
Runnin’ Turtle Upstate New York USA “I help boys and girls grow into powerful men and women by creating emotionally healthy families.” Jeff Fitts was a founding member of Boys To Men of Upstate New York. Active from 2005–2010, he served as...
Theodore Freedman
Halcon Digno con Frente Brillante New Jersey, USA ”I create a world of joy by being joyfully creative.” Ted has volunteered for a wide variety of community projects over the years including highway cleanups, soup kitchens, staffing a home for runaway...
Cole Cameron
Buffalo Heart Northern California, USA ”Enrich community by empowering all I touch, especially youth.” Cole says that in the mid ‘90’s, men of the South Bay Nation of Men asked, "Whats next?” His answer was, "YOUTH! Cole has worked consistently for years...
Diya Peter
Joyful Black Falcon Suisse Community "I create a world of spiritual transformation by owning my transformation and living truth, love and magic." Diya is training young men age 18 to 30 in "how to deal with conflicts in a non-violent way". Also he...
Bob Hoover
Zebra Memphis, USA "I have been called and empowered to make the world a safer place by practicing acceptance of you and myself and our situation and by protecting and defending the innocent." Bob is a Family physician who has been in practice for...
David Yarrow
Dancing Dragonfly Kansas City, USA "To restore the earth by renewing the minerals and trace elements in soil so that all life can flourish again." David Yarrow’s work in creating a sustainable planet producing non-GMO and chemical free food is recognized...
Larry Anmuth
Golden Eagle Greater Carolinas, USA "Create a world of integrity, I model integrity." Larry’s work and passion is to bring the message of the possibility of inner peace to veterans and prison populations of North Carolina. Before moving to...
Tom Daly
Wild Turkey Colorado, USA " I foster the dance of heart and soul to build a more just, joyful, and sustainable world." Few men in the nation have had a longer or more committed life in men’s work than Tom. Directly and indirectly Tom has touched the...
Tim Kelty
Standing Lion Kentucky, USA "I create vibrant community through song, story, music and dance." In the last 23 years Tim has worked as an actor in educational theater performing in shows for young audiences in 20 states. Some of the topics of these shows...
John Closs
Spiderwolf Montreal Canada East "I create a world of passionate, empowered people through blessing, challenging, and sharing my gifts." Founding director of Boys to Men Canada, currently serving as board secretary. Mentor at the BTM circle of boys at...
Keith Carlson
Love Dog with a Lion Heart New Mexico, USA "I create a world of love and authentic connection by living in love and authenticity." Keith is a highly respected registered nurse and life coach. Among his many acts of service, he gives ongoing...
Clive R.A. Cheetham
Mischievous Microorganism Hawaii, USA "I accept, appreciate, and allow to unfold, the world I create as I communicate, connect, and collaborate." Clive works with nature and people to create systems of natural, regenerative agriculture. He has a...
Robert (Bob) Mauss
Mourning Dove New Orleans, USA "To create a world of belonging, where the abandoned and excluded enter back into wholesome relationships with their fellow man." The oldest of ten in his family from rural Iowa, Bob left home to join a religious community...
Robert J Berger
Peaceful Spotted Wolf with Soaring Eagle Central Plains, USA "To create a safe and joyful world by helping men, women and children see the brilliance in their souls by blessing and honoring their gold.” Bob has been in an ongoing relationship with the...
Volker Ellspermann
'weißer Büffel Deutschsprachige Europa “'Ich erschaffe eine Welt aus Liebe und Wohlstand indem ich mich für schwache einsetze.” Ich fördere und unterstütze andere. Zum Beispiel durch Mentorship in MKP und im privaten Umfeld, Königsinitiation und Hohe...
Jean Wentzel
Roti Katz Europe Francophone “I create a world of service and reason by asserting my conviction.” Jean Wentzel was born in Altkirch, land of Alsace. He is now 80 years old, and for 50 years JW has helped many people to stay in the land of Alsace. He...
Nathan Roberts
Ancient Turtle UK / Republic of Ireland “I create places of light for people to discover and be themselves.” Nathan is the co-founder and Chief Executive of A Band of Brothers, a charity established by men committed to positive social change through...
Steve Murphy
Black Dog Arizona USA “I create community by showing up awake and focused on living a life of passion, truth and love. I add value to myself, my family and all those in the village.” After years of active service to the MKP community, Steve shifted his...
Benjamin Maurer
King Cobra Indiana USA “I create a safe and secure world by developing relationships, setting boundaries, and living life authentically.” Ben has been blessed to work with several young adults with a variety of physical and mental impairments as an...
Nicolas Lopez
Wide Eyed Panther San Diego USA “I co-create a world of confidence, compassion, and love, through self care and and support of others.” Nicolas Lopez is constantly looking for ways to give assistance or aid to others. When an eight-year-old boy crashed...
Rick Huttner
Wise Old Owl New Mexico USA “My mission is to create a better world by listening to and acknowledging others.” Through his personal work on his NWTA and in his I-Group Rick found his courage and mission to publicly share his life’s journey which has...
Phillip Garber
Loving Lion Philadelphia USA “I co-create a world of unity by loving and accepting myself and all others.” Phillip is a leader in Suicide Anonymous (SA), and the Assistant Chairperson of the Suicide Anonymous World Service Committee (SAWSC), Treasurer...
Harris Stephen Marx
Loving Wise Owl Greater Washington Center, USA ”To Co-Create a loving world by empowering and supporting men in the creation of vibrant ongoing I-Groups worldwide, as well as empowering individuals with mental health needs to reach their full potential...
Robert Dann
Wild Ox Philadelphia Community ”I create a world of trust and acceptance by amplifying love and connection to myself and others." Robert has been involved locally rehabbing vacant homes with a group called 'Support Homeless Veterans', and, with...
David Patterson
Magnificent Human Being Vulnerable UK Region - Ireland "I co-create world peace by healing shame and building community through education , facilitating circles in sacred space." David is a young man with a heart that matches the size of his vision and...
Woody Rae Forrieter
Innocent Hawk Canada West - Alberta "I create a world of innocence by forgiving the past, blessing the future, and loving right now." Woody has been involved with the Mankind Project since 2000, and has been involved in MKP Alberta since 2006. In that...
Ashanti Branch
King Salmon Northern California USA "I create a world of freedom by teaching youth to break their chains." Ashanti is a multi-faceted man. He has created rites of passage programs to support youth. “The Ever Forward Club” in the San Francisco bay area...
Ernest Patterson
Loving Tiger South Central, Houston, USA "As a man among men I co-create a world of love by loving myself, my family and my fellow man unconditionally." Ernest has worked with adolescent clients and their families for the past thirteen years, helping...
Yves Gilles
Living Bear Europe Francophone "I create a world of joy and healing by opening my heart." He has been active in the AIDES association in France for over fifteen years in: Leading writing workshops for HIV infected people, Coordinating well-being...
Pete Sandoval
Powerful Lion St. Louis USA "I create a playful and loving universe by making dreams come true through embracing the divine." Co-founder of Boys to Men program in its inception in St. Louis. He has mentored youth in a residential treatment center through...
Elbert Jamison
Puma Rising Detroit, USA "My Mission is to Create a Safe World by Loving and Accepting Myself and Others." Elbert has a deep abiding passion, extending over 20 years, for the Adult Children of Alcoholics recovery program. During this time, Elbert has...
Steven Vedro
Regal Monkey Wisconsin, USA "I create a safe and compassionate world by remembering my light and seeing yours." Steven has staffed a number of Prison Truth Project weekends and has begun the groundwork to establish a weekend and ongoing presence at the...
Millan Patel
Black Jaguar British Columbia, Canada "I create an empowered world through the unconditional acceptance of others." Millan works through a non-profit he co-founded, the Rare Disease Foundation, to provide hope and help to children and their families...
Jeremy Farson
Fiercely Loving Brown Bear Philadelphia, USA "With help from Christ Jesus I co-create a world of freedom and redemption by fiercely loving broken men, and mentoring them to free others from their bondage." Jeremy Farson is a mentor to many lost men from...
Dick Granoff
Playful Lion Los Angeles, USA "I cultivate inner peace within myself and others by watering the seeds of love, compassion, joy and gratitude that are in us all." Since retiring in 2006, Dick has touched the lives of others via a variety of volunteer...
Shannon Lee Wyman Kenevan
Dragonfly with Playful Cub and F*cking Amazing Little Ant Wisconsin USA “By creating safe space, I elevate people and transform communities.” Shannon helped develop the Appleton (WI) “Voices of Men” project, working to end domestic violence and sexual...
Dave Tuscany
Courageous Lion Central Great Lakes USA “I create a world of transformation by modeling, mentoring, and leading others through their own unique unfolding.” Dave is a certified co-leader in MKP, a father of four, and is finally at a place in his life...
Joseph E. Pegues, Jr.
Panther Memphis USA “To teach men to love and not be afraid to show their feelings.” Joseph serves as a mentor to young men and to men in the recovery community, giving back what was given to him. Joseph has been married for 42 years, has three...
John Mix
Colorful Heron Wisconsin USA “I create a world of abundant love and beauty through my art, writing, chaplaincy, and art process workshops.” John is Chaplain at the Dane County Jail, where he counsels men in crisis. As an artist, he has brought...
Steven Martin
Healthy Gorilla Mid Atlantic USA “As a Man among Men I protect the boys and men of our community by modeling humbleness.” Since 2010 Steve has successfully created and currently maintains five local site-based Boys To Men mentoring programs that run...
Michael Lee
Magnificent Loving Lion Los Angeles USA “I create a safe container for healing through my courageous transparency and vulnerability.” Michael is a facilitator for the Clare Foundation, has organized fundraising for the American Diabetes Association,...
Kevin Hauber
Honu Santa Barbara USA “I co-create a world of healing and wholeness by practicing compassion and unconditional love.” Kevin Hauber is founder of and past president of SLO Green Build. As a leader of the Green Building Alliance, and as the head of a...
Brian Forestell
Awakened Grizzly Alberta Canada “I awaken my true nature and the nature of the people around me recognizing that my true nature is goodness and love and that I share this identical nature with each man that I meet.” Every day Brian brings his mission...