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Our Board of Directors

Cameron M. Smith, PhD.

Cameron M. Smith, PhD.

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Dr. Cameron Smith is an anthropologist, explorer, and founder of Pacific Spaceflight, where he develops life-support technologies to advance human space exploration through research, field testing, and education.

Michael Katz

Michael Katz

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Michael Katz is the founder of Gemisphere, a leader in gemstone energy medicine since 1988. He built a unique organization focused on publishing, education, and ethically sourced therapeutic gemstones.

Heiner Fruehauf, PhD, LAc.

Heiner Fruehauf, PhD, LAc.

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Prof. Heiner Fruehauf is founding professor of Classical Chinese Medicine at NUNM and a leading scholar and practitioner focused on preserving traditional healing systems through teaching, clinical care, and herbal medicine.

Jonathan Luchs, ND, LAc.,

Jonathan Luchs, ND, LAc.,

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Dr. Jon Luchs is a natural medicine doctor and founder of Boost IV, Portland’s highest-rated IV vitamin lounge. He combines clinical skill with business leadership to expand access to wellness-focused, personalized care.

Dr. Michelle Yan, DSOM, LAc.

Dr. Michelle Yan, DSOM, LAc.

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Dr. Michelle Yan is a Chinese medicine practitioner and founder of Path Solaris LLC in Portland. She supports people facing illness, pain, and anxiety, and leads the Institute of Health Beyond Earth as its executive director.

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