Rebecca Davis, Ph.D.

Rebecca Davis holds a PhD in English Literature with a Certificate in Theory & Criticism from the University of Washington, and earned her M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Purdue University. She most recently taught intermediate and advanced literature, writing and interdisciplinary studies at the University of Washington. For the past 12 years Rebecca has taught fiction writing workshops, personal essay writing workshops, as well as basic and advanced composition courses at major universities. She has taught special studies in literature, advanced expository writing, courses on the modern novel, interdisciplinary writing for psychology and sociology, and more. She is a published and award-winning short story author.

Meghan Don

Meghan Don has taught at Prescott College for the Liberal Arts and Environment, and at Esalen Institute. She is author of “Falling into the Arms of God: Meditations with Teresa of Avila” and “Sacred Companions, Sacred Community: Reflections with Clare of Assisi.” She was born in New Zealand where she was nourished by the Maori culture and her connection with the land. For many years she traveled and studied Hindi Bhakti in India and the Islamic Sufi traditions in the Middle East. Meghan’s exploration into mystic Christianity led her to become deeply aligned with the Carmelite Order and first encountered Teresa of Avila. She attended La Trobe University, Melborune, specializing in Comparative Religions and Psycho-Analytical Studies. She has taught multi-media theatre performance, including Sufi mystical poetry and has taught voice and movement for many years in theatre that explores the relationship of body, voice, mythology and movement in the expression of spirituality. Meghan spent time with Aboriginal people in Central Australia where her ability to use sound as a healing modality were nurtured and recognized by the women of the Walpiri tribe. She is currently working on a new book.

Robert Yehling

Robert Yehling has taught special courses in a number of programs, including the University of Arizona and the California School of Integral Psychology's doctoral program. He is a popular writing coach and author’s consultant, with clients ranging from new authors to public figures, bestselling authors and screenwriters. He grew up writing, reading and bodysurfing in Carlsbad, CA, and at age 16 became a sportswriter, music and book reviewer. He served as an editorial director for 15 years, overseeing more than 20 magazine titles. He also oversaw “A Century of Moving Pictures,” published in association with the British Film Institute, and most recently, “American Idol Magazine.” He is the author of numerous poetry and essay collections. His 2007 book, Writes of Life: Using Personal Experiences in Everything You Write, won an Independent Publishers Book Award. A three-time Boston Marathon runner and cross-country coach, Yehling is a writer in residence at the college and recently participated in the ghostwriting of George Lucas' Blockbusting.