President and CEO of the Institute of Noetic Sciences and author of books such as “Living Deeply: The Art of Science of Transformation,” Marilyn Schlitz is a leading expert on psychophysiology, cross-cultural healing, and consciousness studies.
From the Institute of Noetic Sciences website:
Founded in 1973 by Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell, the Institute of Noetic Sciences is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research, education, and membership organization whose mission is supporting individual and collective transformation through consciousness research, educational outreach, and engaging a global learning community in the realization of our human potential.
“Noetic” comes from the Greek word nous, which means “intuitive mind” or “inner knowing.” IONS conducts, sponsors, and collaborates on leading-edge research into the potentials and powers of consciousness, exploring phenomena that do not necessarily fit conventional scientific models while maintaining a commitment to scientific rigor.