The Team
Brandon Norgaard
Founder, Author, and Project Director
Brandon is the creator and founder of The Enlightened Worldview Project. Brandon has always possessed an interest in understanding how things work and appreciated learning about philosophy, religion, history, politics, science, and technology. Throughout his life, Brandon wanted to better understand why there is so much conflict and injustice in our world and what, if anything, people can do to work toward greater peace. After obtaining a bachelors degree in computer science from Sacramento State and beginning a career as a software developer, his study of philosophy and social sciences continued. From 2007 to the present, Brandon has spent many hours writing books and in building this project as an organization. Brandon is also the founder of the Sacramento Politics and Philosophy Group and Sac Dilettantes, organized through Meetup. You can contact Brandon at brandon@enlightenedworldview.com
Lee Chazen
Content Development and Conceptual Analysis
Lee runs a consulting group called GliderCell, which produces creative concepts and strategies across disciplines. He did some early work in creating an educational model that incorporated concepts from chaos theory. Many of the ideas stemming from this research can be applied broadly to organizations or to socio-political challenges. Lee is also the founder of Ideas In Motion, organized through Meetup. You can contact lee at lee@glidercell.com
Jayme Zupo
Graphic Design and Educational Outreach
Jayme is a graphic designer and registered yoga teacher. She believes that when we approach life with an open heart, engage with others from a place of compassion, guide others from a place of authenticity, and move through the world with a sense of purpose, an awakening from within occurs. You can contact Jayme at jaymezupo@gmail.com
Katie Scott
Video Production
Katie has been producing documentary films since 2005. She is serving the State of California working as the video content director for the California Department of Justice, where she resides on the frontlines of critical political fights to ensure that our environment, our people, and our nation remain protected now and for future generations. You can contact Katie at katiescottventures@gmail.com
Wendy Lautner
Contributing Writer and Marketing
Wendy has worked as a journalist and she has directed many successful marketing campaigns. She has written books about hiking and camping and continues to share her passion for the outdoors, health, and wellness as a yoga and fitness instructor. As a writer, Wendy’s goal is to inspire a shift in her readers that leads to greater awareness and understanding. You can contact Wendy at wendysuewrites@gmail.com