“The Jung Center
saved my life.”
Staff
Kelsey Blake
kwhite@junghouston.org
ext. 101
Data Manager
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.
Alejandro Chaoul, PhD
achaoul@junghouston.org
ext. 102
Huffington Foundation Endowed Director of The Jung Center's Mind Body Spirit Institute
A Buddhist scholar, author, teacher, and educator, Ale holds a PhD in religious studies. He has worked at MD Anderson for 20 years and founded The Jung Center’s Mind Body Spirit Institute in 2018.
Michael Craig, MM
mcraig@junghouston.org
ext. 103
Director of Curriculum
McMillan Institute Coordinator
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.
Elissa A. Davis
edavis@junghouston.org
ext. 104
Director of Internal Operations
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
sfitz@junghouston.org
ext. 105
Executive Director
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
afrankfort@junghouston.org
ext. 106
Director of Development
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
afriedman@junghouston.org
ext. 107
Mind Body Spirit Institute
Director of Curriculum Development
Psychologist Ann Friedman is a Certified Mindful 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
rgonzalez@junghouston.org
ext. 108
Logistics and Gallery Coordinator
More information soon.
Gjabrielle Guterrez
gguterrez@junghouston.org
ext. 109
Director of Business Office
Gjabby (the “j” is silent) graduated from the University of Houston and brought extensive nonprofit business management experience with her when she joined The Jung Center staff in 2019.
Robin Jump, PhD, MPH
rjump@junghouston.org
ext. 110
Mind Body Spirit Institute
Operations Manager
Robin is a public health practitioner who holds a PhD in Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences. She began her mindfulness oriented career working on clinical trials across mind-body and lifestyle practices. She has brought her passion for community well-being to the Jung Center since 2021.
Samantha Melman
smelman@junghouston.org
ext. 111
Development Associate
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.
IT Manager
Position vacant. View job description here, and apply via email to edavis@junghouston.org
Annette Thorstenberg
athorstenberg@junghouston.org
ext. 100
Customer Service Associate
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