“The Jung Center saved my life.”
The Jung Center Staff
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.
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.
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 the service animal of Rosalinda Gonzalez. She spends her time greeting visitors and providing love to all.
Alejandro Chaoul, PhD
Huffington Foundation Endowed Director of The Jung Center’s Mind Body Spirit Institute
achaoul@junghouston.org
ext. 102
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.
Michael Craig, MM
Director of Curriculum
McMillan Institute Coordinator
mcraig@junghouston.org
ext. 103
Michael is a writer and composer with a deep interest in the interplay between the personal psyche and society, civilization, and culture. He began volunteering at The Jung Center in 2012.
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.
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.
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