The Arica Institute

Overview

Arica Institute is a non–profit educational corporation registered in New York State. Since 1971, Arica Institute has been fundamental for the worldwide presentation by authorized Sponsors of the in–person and online group trainings by Oscar Ichazo based on his Teachings.

Mission

The Arica Institute's mission is to disseminate trainings and practices based on Oscar Ichazo's Integral Philosophy to meet the existential challenges of our times consciously and ethically.

Vision

The vision of Oscar Ichazo's teachings, adopted by Arica Institute, is a humanity united by an ethical understanding of our universal core values and our ethical ground, giving humanity knowledge of its common nature and purpose.

The Board of Directors and Associates

The nine–member Arica Institute Board of Directors governs the Institute. The directors are elected by the membership for three–year terms. The Board is supported by non–voting Board Associates, Advisors and Teams that work on various aspects of the Institute's business concerning the membership and public outreach.

Board Members are the fiduciaries who guide the organization toward a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the Institute has adequate resources to advance its mission.

Arica Institute Board of Directors

• President: Sascha von Meier
• Vice President: Wietze Hoogeveen
• Secretary: Christine Maxwell, Associate
• Treasurer: Kathleen O'Connell

Directors

• Joe Bellafiore
• Marcelo Cantizano
• Alan Cence
• Doug Hewell
• Declan Rothwell
• Hollis Yungbliut

      Biographies

Advisors

• Board Strategic Advisor: Mark Lehman
• IT Advisor: John Szostek

Finances

Arica Institute values openness and transparency as a nonprofit organization. Please find our latest financial report and Form 990 here.

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