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Admissions Counselors

Kim Ruggiero, MAKIM RUGGIERO, MA, ACC

Admissions Counselor & Program Coordinator

Available for Inquires about:
Consciousness Studies & Transpersonal Psychology
Coaching with Spirit
Integrative Health and Healing

Kimberly Ruggiero studied at The Graduate Institute, receiving her Master of Arts degree in Consciousness Studies as well as receiving a certificate in Transformative Coach Training in 2016. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Indiana University in 1985. In 2000, she began her formal art training at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts in Lyme, CT, for five years. Her work is found in private collections throughout New England and Florida. Kimberly has been trained in Mindfulness Meditation through Engaged Mindfulness Institute and facilitates a Mindfulness Meditation group at The Graduate Institute from October 2016 to the present time. She also works as a Program Coordinator for Integrative Health and Healing and is a Professional Coach.

Email: ruggiero@learn.edu

Susan Strickland, MASUSAN STRICKLAND, MA

Admissions Counselor & Program Coordinator

Available for Inquires about:
Integrative Health and Healing

Susan Moore Strickland, MA, is a former student of the Integrative Health and Healing Master of Arts Degree program at The Graduate Institute. Susan has more than 30 years of experience in marketing and television production, fundraising, and event management, and she is the former Publisher of MD News Magazine. Susan has an MA in Integrative Health and Healing, a certificate in Stress Management, and a certificate in Energy Healing. In addition, Susan’s experience includes an Internship at Yale, New Haven Children’s Hospital as an Art Leader in the Arts for Healing Program and leading art workshops for Hartford Hospital. Susan is deeply committed to guiding students to become more aware, inspired, and empowered people who are self-sufficient in healing themselves and in healing others.

Email: strickland@learn.edu

JENNIFER TORRE, MBAJENNIFER TORRE, MBA

Director of Admissions

Available for Inquires about:
Learning and Thinking
All General Inquiries

Jennifer holds an MBA degree in Marketing from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and completed graduate studies in Pastoral Theology at LMU. She previously had successful careers in business and education as a product manager and marketing manager with the Walt Disney Company and Campus Minister and Retreat Director working with undergraduate students in universities in Los Angeles. Jennifer has a passion for helping others take steps to actualize their dreams. In addition, she has pursued a lifelong interest in religion, spirituality, and practices that support the unity of mind, body, and spirit.

Email: torre@learn.edu

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KIM RUGGIERO, MA, ACC

Available for Inquires about: Consciousness Studies & Transpersonal Psychology Coaching with Spirit Integrative Health and Healing Schedule a one-on-one with Kim here! Admissions Counselor & Program Coordinator Kimberly Ruggiero studied at The Graduate Institute, receiving her Master of Arts degree in Consciousness Studies as well as receiving a certificate in Transformative Coach Training in 2016. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Indiana University in 1985. In 2000, she began her formal art training at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts in Lyme, CT, for five years. Her work is found in private collections throughout New England and Florida. Kimberly has been trained in Mindfulness Meditation through Engaged Mindfulness Institute and facilitates a Mindfulness Meditation group at The Graduate Institute from October 2016 to the present time. She also works as a Program Coordinator for Integrative Health and Healing and is a Professional Coach.
Norm Shealy MD PhD

SUSAN STRICKLAND, MA

Available for Inquires about: Integrative Health and Healing Schedule a one-on-one with Susan here! Admissions Counselor & Program Coordinator Susan Moore Strickland, MA, is a former student of the Integrative Health and Healing Master of Arts Degree program at The Graduate Institute. Susan has more than 30 years of experience in marketing and television production, fundraising, and event management, and she is the former Publisher of MD News Magazine. Susan has an MA in Integrative Health and Healing, a certificate in Stress Management, and a certificate in Energy Healing. In addition, Susan’s experience includes an Internship at Yale, New Haven Children’s Hospital as an Art Leader in the Arts for Healing Program and leading art workshops for Hartford Hospital. Susan is deeply committed to guiding students to become more aware, inspired, and empowered people who are self-sufficient in healing themselves and in healing others.
Ann Marie Chiasson

JENNIFER TORRE, MBA

Available for Inquires about: Learning and Thinking All General Inquiries Schedule a one-on-one with Jennifer here! Director of Admissions Jennifer holds an MBA degree in Marketing from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and completed graduate studies in Pastoral Theology at LMU. She previously had successful careers in business and education as a product manager and marketing manager with the Walt Disney Company and Campus Minister and Retreat Director working with undergraduate students in universities in Los Angeles. Jennifer has a passion for helping others take steps to actualize their dreams. In addition, she has pursued a lifelong interest in religion, spirituality, and practices that support the unity of mind, body, and spirit.
Lexy Lelas

LEXY LELAS

Available for General Inquiries Schedule a one-on-one with Lexy here! Admissions Specialist Lexy Lelas earned her Bachelor of Science in Event Planning/Recreation Science from Southern CT State University. She has gained much leadership experience as a Youth Counselor for the National Speakers Association annual conferences over the past ten years. Lexy’s communication, organizational, and hospitality skills meld well with her passion for customer service. She loves helping people and looks forward to assisting current and prospective students as Admissions Specialist at TGI.
Kim Ruggiero, MAKIM RUGGIERO, MA, ACC

Available for Inquires about:

Consciousness Studies & Transpersonal Psychology
Coaching with Spirit
Integrative Health and Healing

Schedule a one-on-one with Kim here!

Admissions Counselor & Program Coordinator

Kimberly Ruggiero studied at The Graduate Institute, receiving her Master of Arts degree in Consciousness Studies as well as receiving a certificate in Transformative Coach Training in 2016. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Indiana University in 1985. In 2000, she began her formal art training at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts in Lyme, CT, for five years. Her work is found in private collections throughout New England and Florida. Kimberly has been trained in Mindfulness Meditation through Engaged Mindfulness Institute and facilitates a Mindfulness Meditation group at The Graduate Institute from October 2016 to the present time. She also works as a Program Coordinator for Integrative Health and Healing and is a Professional Coach.

Email: ruggiero@learn.edu

Susan Strickland, MASUSAN STRICKLAND, MA

Available for Inquires about:

Integrative Health and Healing

Schedule a one-on-one with Susan here!

Admissions Counselor & Program Coordinator

Susan Moore Strickland, MA, is a former student of the Integrative Health and Healing Master of Arts Degree program at The Graduate Institute. Susan has more than 30 years of experience in marketing and television production, fundraising, and event management, and she is the former Publisher of MD News Magazine. Susan has an MA in Integrative Health and Healing, a certificate in Stress Management, and a certificate in Energy Healing. In addition, Susan’s experience includes an Internship at Yale, New Haven Children’s Hospital as an Art Leader in the Arts for Healing Program and leading art workshops for Hartford Hospital. Susan is deeply committed to guiding students to become more aware, inspired, and empowered people who are self-sufficient in healing themselves and in healing others.

Email: strickland@learn.edu