The MKP Blog
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Jim Finley
King Lion Kansas City USA “I create a loving world at peace through nurturing, understanding, growth and service.” Jim Finley has been involved for thirty years in 12-step programs. He meets twice a week and has sponsored 4 individuals. Has spoken at...
Robert Dever
Radiant Raven Kentucky USA “I create a world where my actions match my words, and I realize the impact of my judgments and statements on others.” Robert has been in recovery for fourteen years, which he says started him on a journey towards awareness of...
Larry Cotton
Wolf Dog New England USA “I build bridges from heart to heart through compassionate presence.” Larry Cotton, COO of Jericho Circle Project, brings humility, perseverance, and authenticity to weekly circles and weekend Intensives inside prison. His...
Rick Brown
Dancing Bear with Hawk Vision Metro NY Tri State USA “I create a world of peace, equality, and freedom by modeling a committed dedication of service to others.” Rick’s support for the local community and his commitment and service to the men and women in...
Michael Bonahan
Prince Koa Hawaii USA “I co-create a world where everyone is valued and loved - through mentoring and supporting Rites of Passage.” Since co-founding Boys to Men in Hawaii, Michael has trained nearly 70 mentors, started J-Groups in Hawaii public schools,...
Ron Berezan
White Bear British Columbia Canada “I nurture wild, green communities by releasing the wild within.” Ron is transforming the world through practicing and teaching ways of growing food that are more in keeping with nature’s wild ways. Working both locally...
David Bauerly
Copperhead Central Plains USA “To create a world in which all men know how incredibly magnificent they are through support, coaching, service, and giving of my time.” David is the founding father of MKP in Sioux City, Siouxland and Central Plains. He...
Willie Baronet
Glorious Cheetah South Central USA “I create a safe, vibrant and joyful world by listening, encouraging and modeling fierce self-expression.” Willie has been buying and collecting homeless signs since 1993 as part of a long-term art project titled "We...
ManKind Project USA Honors Men’s Health Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The ManKind Project June 10, 2018 CONTACT: Boysen Hodgson, MKP USA Communications Director, communications@mkpusa.org ManKind Project and the Men's Health Network; Partnering for Men’s Health Men’s Health week is June 10-17, 2018. The ManKind...
Daniel Wirth
Fierce Dog with Eagleman Indiana USA “I create a joyous community through leadership, teaching and honest dialog.” Daniel has worked most of his adult life promoting and implementing humanitarian projects from working with troubled youth to HIV/AIDS...
James Wapotich
Golden Eagle Santa Barbara USA “I create a world of expanding wholeness by letting love flow through me.” James’ work is special because of his relationship to the wilderness, and his connection with core values: a deep mindful Nature Connection, and the...
Gary Waldron
Grey Wolf Northwest USA “I create healing, grace-filled community by being present and compassionate.” Gary lives in an intentional community that provides transitional housing and mentoring for homeless, immigrants, and men who have been released from...
Hugh M. Spalding Jr.
Generous Squirrel Kentucky USA “I Create Heaven on Earth through loving service.” Hugh has volunteered thousands of hours in his local community and has facilitated many individuals to join him in his efforts. He has been an active member of the Unity...
Mike Snider
Powerful Tiger St. Louis USA “I create a world of self-awareness, self-understanding and self-acceptance by working to understand and accept the truth of who I am and challenging others to do the same.” Mike set up a nonprofit organization to raise...
Stergios Skatharoudis
Red Tail Hawk Upstate New York USA “To lead & live a life which raises the spiritual consciousness of humanity by thinking and behaving in ways that exemplify faith, compassion, courage, and loyalty. As a man among men I serve the light.” ...
Jason Schroeder
White Fox United Kingdom & Ireland “As a man amongst men I heal my wounds and let them go. I create a world in every moment of freedom by being present in my open loving heart consciousness” Jason is living his mission through action in the world...
Carl Schaub
Lion - speaks softly with great voice Florida USA “I create a world of safety and opportunity for myself and my daughter by enthusiastically embracing the changes in my life and by sharing the beauty of the world of the intellectually disadvantaged with...
Brian Renard
Playful Lion New England USA “I create a loving world by opening my heart, being authentic and being of service.” Brian had a personal history in an abusive relationship, and in evaluating his mission he had a vision of coordinating a march to draw...
David Piazza
Chestnut Mare with Tiger on Back San Diego USA “I create a world of transformation by having the courage to stand in my truth.” David's life has been characterized by transformation. As a young teenager David helped his friends transform their lives in...
Anonymous Man
Man Among Men Central Great Lakes USA “I create a world of subtle harmony by quietly doing my work.” This award is for the Anonymous Man, the man who acts because it is his mission to act. The man who, when tapped on the shoulder and offered thanks,...
Caleb Milliken
Keeper of Precious Things Hawaii USA “To create a world full of Wonder by inspiring others with my joy and passion.” For leadership in bringing Boys 2 Men to Hawaii and for being instrumental in developing the early outreach programs to garner interest...
Patrick Mathieu
Phoenix Canada East “I create a world of choice and passion by living my life with choice and passion - everyday!” Patrick helps people choose and live the lives they want. Currently he trains and certifies people as life coaches, and produce a weekly...
Jan Lütgen
sanftmütiger kraftvoller Elefant Deutschland Jan is a retired corrections officer who has been part of MKP since 2011. He has labored tirelessly connecting men to men's work. He has faced violence in the workplace, and now spends his time helping men...