“The Jung Center saved my life.”
The Jung Center Staff
Chris Becker
MBSI Operations Manager
chrisbecker@junghouston.org
ext. 110
Chris Becker is a composer, writer, and lecturer. His book, Freedom of Expression: Interviews With Women in Jazz is available at The Jung Center Bookstore.
Kelsey Blake
Data Manager
kelseyblake@junghouston.org
ext. 101
Kelsey Blake (née White) received her degree in business management from the University of Central Florida in Orlando, where she grew up. She has a rich history in customer service and fundraising for grassroots events.
Ivory Bones
Friend to All
Miss Ivory is a service animal and professional snuggler.
She enjoys greeting visitors and students. In her spare time she supports the charity she came from Foster First Rescue Houston
Her handler/trainer is Rosalinda Gonzalez and we welcome you to contact us if you have questions on training your own psychiatric service dog.
Alejandro Chaoul, PhD
Mind Body Spirit Institute Scholar and Founding Director
Adjunct Faculty, UT Medical School and MD Anderson Cancer Center; Fellow of the Mind & Life Institute
Ale is a scholar, researcher, author, teacher, and educator, with a PhD from Rice University focusing on Tibetan mind-body practices and applications in contemporary health environments. For over twenty years, Ale has researched and taught mind-body techniques to help relieve stress and support wellbeing throughout the community, including at MD Anderson’s Integrative Medicine Program and other educational, health care, and nonprofit organizations. He teaches in English and in Spanish.
He is the author of over 20 articles and three books, including Tibetan Yoga for Health & Wellbeing.
David Chen
IT Support
dchen@junghouston.org
ext. 112
David is a native Houstonian with over 10 years of IT experience. His hobbies include playing video games, watching movies and shows and learning random trivia.
Rachel Connelly
MBSI Associate
rconnelly@junghouston.org
ext. 114
Rachel is an editor of fantasy novels and a community theatre actor with a deep passion for spiritual exploration and finding miracles in the little things. She was born and raised in Houston and is honored to work with MBSI and the Jung Center to give back to the community she calls home. If you run into her, please show her pictures of your pets.
Elissa A. Davis
Director of Internal Operations
edavis@junghouston.org
ext. 104
With a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Elissa found a new career providing hospitality at The Center, where she has worked since 2001. She welcomes questions, trivia, recipes and stories of synchronicity.
Sean Fitzpatrick, PhD, LPC
Executive Director
sfitz@junghouston.org
ext. 105
A psychotherapist, author, and educator, Sean holds graduate degrees in religious studies and psychology. He has worked at The Jung Center since 1997. You can read recent letters from the director here.
Andria Frankfort, MA
Director of Development
afrankfort@junghouston.org
ext. 106
Andria holds a BA from Tulane University and an MA in Advertising from The University of Texas at Austin. She has participated as a volunteer and board member for numerous nonprofits in Houston and around the country.
Ann Friedman, PhD
Mind Body Spirit Institute
Director of Curriculum Development
afriedman@junghouston.org
ext. 107
Psychologist Ann Friedman is a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and a Certified Compassion Trainer from Emory University's Center for Contemplative Sciences and Compassion-Based Ethics. Ann teaches mindfulness for schools, businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. She particularly enjoys working with children, teens, and young adults.
Rosalinda Gonzalez
Programs and Gallery Manager
rgonzalez@junghouston.org
ext. 108
Rosalinda Gonzalez is an artist, educator and design/marketing professional. She is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, the University of Houston, and the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. She enjoys assisting students in receiving the finest possible customer service. She has experience working with artists and in art spaces.
Danna Jackson
Director of Business Office
djackson@junghouston.org
ext. 109
Danna holds an MBA from Western Governors University and a BA from the University of Houston. In addition, she has over 25 years of experience in business administration. She is a native Houstonian who is passionate about history, science fiction, and service to the community.
Samantha Melman
Development Associate
smelman@junghouston.org
ext. 111
Samantha holds a graduate degree in liberal arts and has served in board and committee leadership in a range of Houston nonprofit organizations. She has worked at The Jung Center since 2019.
Jasmine Shah
MBSI Director
Jasmine Shah holds an M.A. in Psychology with a focus on Spirituality, Mind, and Body Medicine from Columbia University, specializing in spirituality, consciousness, and transpersonal psychology. She works with organizations to help with workplace wellness and burnout through coaching and consulting, and continues to facilitate workshops in professional and private settings.
She is passionate about restorative justice and finds joy in writing poetry and dancing.
Annette Thorstenberg
Customer Service Associate
athorstenberg@junghouston.org
ext. 100
Annette holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and has worked as a teacher in elementary school and ESL classrooms.
“Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.”
Carl Jung