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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...
Atiba Kwesi
Gentle Moose Philadelphia USA “Create a world of Peace and Joy through Love and Patience!!!” Gentle Moose, a Warrior for Justice and Peace, an Ambassador for the Spirit of Harmonious Cooperation, Kofi Atiba Kwesi. He is Co-founder and former Executive...
Collin Irish
King Black Crow Colorado USA “I create a world in which every boy can face his journey to manhood with a group of mentors that have his back. To do this, I show up, without fail. I lead without prejudice, and I listen without judgment.” In 2003,...
Steve Schauer
Eagle that Soars Metro NY Tri State USA “I create a world of Healing, Love, Safety and Empowerment by acknowledging that we are all one with Source.” Steve has worked tirelessly to build elders into strong vibrant community in Metro NY...
David Hamlow
Velveteen Rabbit with Burning Heart USA • New Mexico “I create a world of hope and abundance by showing up, being authentic, working hard, and risking failure.” David has been of service primarily in his efforts to grow, connect, and support the MKP...
Thomas Griggs
Osprey Flying With Mountain Goat Greater Carolinas USA “I am a Channel for Infinite Compassion and Wisdom to Empower Others to Fulfill Their Deepest Dreams of a Just and Peaceful World.” Professionally, Thomas Griggs is a management consultant, focused...
Chris Framarin
Daddy Duck Alberta Canada “I create a world of play by welcoming the hidden beauty in people.” Chris Framarin is nominated for his ongoing support of youth through coaching hockey. Chris's style of coaching is well recognized amongst the parents. He...
Robert Feagan
Noble Junkyard Dog Toronto Canada “I create a world of passion, clarity and direction by knowing who I am and where I am going.” Robert Feagans a Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. Much of his life is about community...
Anthony Dumas
Rhino in the Ruff Los Angeles USA “I bring healing to this world bearing my soul with vulnerability standing righteous and valiant.” Anthony Dumas has been an active volunteer for Special Olympics and has served at both the Southern California 2014...
Dallas Chief Eagle
Cangleska Luta (Red Spotted Hoop) Central Plains USA “I feed my spirit and recognize and unite all the spirits around me.” Dallas has been doing Hoop Dancing for many years. First, he started with his father, Dallas Chief Eagle, Sr. Later, with his son,...
Paul DeMeritt
Caring Lion, Lover Of The Sacred Space Northern California USA “I create a world of love, acceptance and forgiveness by loving, accepting and forgiving others and by encouraging others to do so!” A teacher for over 35 years, Paul completed his NWTA in...
Rex Dabling
True Puma Intermountain USA “I create a world of love and understanding by living love and patience.” Rex Dabling has been leader in the Wasatch front community in many ways. From 2008-2012 he volunteered to coordinate senior high mission trips to...
Terry Cobb
Loving Husky Heartland “I heal the wounded child in other men.” Terry has been a realtor since he was 19. He received the National Community Service award which he won over 8,000 others. A graduate of Leadership Topeka, he mentored students in Junior...
Quandus Burns
Golden Eagle that flies at Sunrise South East “I prepare the world for my children by working with youth and adults to develop ways of healthy communication and positive work towards one love.” Quandus is changing lives through mentoring and teaching...
Richard ‘Breezy’ Brzeski
Tiger Man Wisconsin “As a man among men I create a healing and compassionate world for Veterans and all others through my thoughts, behavior and actions.” Richard “Breezy” Brzeski was discharged from the Army upon his arrival home from Vietnam in January...
Paul Kushner
Dragonfly Canada East “I create a world of loving kindness through acts of humility and by partnering with G-D” Paul is a 2014 Ron Hering recipient from Canada East. Paul has been honored by his community because he fully integrates mission into every...
Mel Claytor
Loving Silver Fox USA • Colorado “I create a world where all people give to others by mentoring and teaching.” Mel Claytor has spent over 3 decades supporting and empowering men and women. Through his work as a Dale Carnegie Instructor, with Marked Men...
Ryan Gatlin
Hunting Jaguar USA • South East “I create a world of unparalleled safety and freedom. By connecting with others and modeling emotional and spiritual growth.” Ryan Gatlin has lead his I-Group to take their synergy, love and knowledge and work with men in...