Education Uplift November 6
A Walk Through What’s New: Professional Development

About Rev. Ryan Alexander

Rev. Ryan Alexander (they/them) is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Soul Evolution Collaborative, a Centers for Spiritual Living Teaching Center. Holding an undergraduate degree in Religion and Philosophy with a minor in Ethics, as well as a Master’s degree and clinical license in Social Work, Rev. Ryan brings both a spiritual and psychological understanding to ministry and program development.  Their clinical work has encompassed grief therapy, end of life and trauma related care in both the individual and group setting. Ryan has authored multiple articles for the Science of Mind Magazine and developed the Grief Circles Curriculum and Facilitator training for Centers for Spiritual Living. They are also the Education Curriculum Coordinator for Centers for Spiritual Living where they are responsible for curriculum review and development. Their passion for the Science of Mind teaching informs their ministry and social activism, with the intention of individual transformation and communal evolution. 

About Rev. Dan Granda

Rev. Dan Granda (he/him) is a passionate advocate for the courageous embrace of authenticity and vulnerability, envisioning a world where openness of the soul is not only accepted but celebrated. With a deep commitment to exploring the evolution of collective human consciousness, Rev. Dan consistently shares insights on the profound shifts occurring in our society, encouraging individuals to embrace their interconnectedness and the profound responsibility we hold towards each other and our communities. 

 As the Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Soul Evolution Collaborative, a pioneering Teacher Center of the Centers for Spiritual Living, Rev. Dan leads with a vision of fostering meaningful connections and reshaping the way we approach life. SEC is dedicated to exploring new avenues of personal and communal growth, offering innovative strategies for living authentically and creating places of belonging for authentic, vulnerable, and genuine connection. 

 For over a decade, Rev. Dan has been an active force within the Centers for Spiritual Living, serving both locally and within the broader organization. A graduate of the esteemed Holmes Institute and School for Spiritual Leadership, Rev. Dan is also an ordained minister with the Centers for Spiritual Living, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep-seated commitment to fostering safe and brave spaces where authenticity and vulnerability can flourish, paving the way for meaningful connections and profound transformations. .