Staff
Elaine Baskin, Ph.D., Executive Director, Board Member
Elaine took the Process in 1974 as a single parent. In 1976 and 1981, she considered training as a Process Therapist, but wisely recognized that was not her “Right Livelihood.” In 1989, she joined the Board of Directors, and was President 1990-1995. In 2003, Elaine became Executive Director of the Institute For Personal Change. She believes that the Process is the most important therapeutic work that she has ever done, and is extremely grateful to be able to share The Process with others.
Lynne Baginski, Emerita Board member
Lynne took the Process in 1991. Her realtor business specializes in commercial properties. She lives in Walnut Creek, CA. She joined the Process Board in 1995, was President of the Board 1997-2024, and retired from the Board in 2024.
Donja Blokker Dalquist, Board Member
Donja took the Process in 1977, and join the Board of Directors in 1993. 1995-1997, Donja was Board President. She lives in Sooke, BC, Canada.
Vera Shadle, Board Member
Vera, who joined the Process Board in 2006, took the Process in 1989 and has also served as Process Assistant four times since then. At her suggestion, both her wife and her brother also went through the Process. In addition to crediting the Process for making her life livable, she is also very proud of her “Process-strong” family and friends network. After a rich 35-year career in medical research and hospice administration, she occupies her time doing contract work for a local pharmaceutical company and running two households – her own and that of her 93-year-old father-in-law. Oh, and being utterly dominated by two cats.
Meel Velliste, Board Member
Meel took the Process in 2020, and it helped him get unstuck and find joy in life. He joined the Process Board in 2022 because he felt inspired by the transformational power of the Process, and wanted to make sure others can continue to benefit from its magic. Meel’s career has spanned from scientific research in academia to software engineering and becoming an executive in the tech industry. He lives in Estonia.
Christine Wue, Board Member
Cris Jenkins, MFT, Board Member
Cris took the Process in 1986, as a licensed Marriage and Family Counselor. She has taught the Process since 1988. She has been on the Board since 2018 as the Therapist/Staff representative. Cris lives in Florida.