Our Story

Jordan teaches at UCLA in Japanese Studies, conducts writing workshops for mental health and addiction recovery groups, and leads travel retreats in Japan exploring Zen, Shinto, arts and culture. He has published academic research in philosophy, religion, the arts, literature, and translation studies and has taught at eight universities in the US and Japan. His research has explored everything from the connections between psychoanalysis and Buddhism in Japanese literature to analyses of gender and comedy. Produced several master classes in Zen Buddhism, Sumo wrestling, and giant monster vs. superhero action movies, and four BBC documentaries about Japanese culture.

Dan is an internationally recognized expert on men, trauma, and recovery. He is the co-founder and Board Chair of the Center for Healthy Masculinity, which advances men’s health through a focus on addiction, mental health, and trauma. For over two decades, Dan has pioneered gender-responsive, trauma-informed approaches that redefine what it means to be a man in recovery. The author of A Man’s Way Through the Twelve Steps, A Man's Way through Relationships, and co-author of Helping Men Recover, and four other treatment curricula. Dan serves on the board of White Bison, The Culver-Palms YMCA, and NSA-SoCal. Dan’s work is guided by the mantra: “Open men’s hearts, heal their pain, and change the world.”

Founding partner of the law firm Feinberg, Mindel, Brandt & Klein, LP and Head of its Civil Litigation and Probate & Trust Litigation Departments. Irwin earned his undergraduate degree from UCLA in 1976, and J.D. at King Hall School of Law, University of California at Davis in 1979.  Has been involved in community and charitable endeavors, with the non-profit OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center as a Board Member for 21 years and two 3 year terms as Board Chair. He also serves as a facilitator for parents grieving the death of a child at OUR HOUSE, leading groups of parents through a one-and-a-half year program. Previous Board service included on the Board of Directors of Claire’s Place Foundation (Vice President of the Board), President of the Board of Directors of Westview School, and Member of the Board of Directors for Kayne ERAS School and the Cure FD Foundation.  Married since February 1986 to Deb Feinberg, with whom he raised three sons. 

 Kateri Coyhis (Mohican Nation) is the Executive Director of White Bison, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. White Bison, Inc., is a Native American non-profit organization dedicated to creating and sustaining a grassroots Wellbriety Movement that provides culturally based healing to the next seven generations of Indigenous People.

As Executive Director, Kateri leads efforts to expand the reach and impact of the Wellbriety Movement through culturally grounded programs that promote individual, family, and community healing. For over twenty years, she has provided training, facilitated community presentations, and offered technical assistance focused on Indigenous wellness, recovery, and intergenerational healing. Her leadership continues to inspire a national network of communities working toward healing, unity, and cultural renewal.

Kateri also serves on the Board of the National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA) and is a co-author of a chapter in Radical Psychology: Multicultural and Social Justice Decolonization Initiatives (2018). She holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. 

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 Dr. Christopher Norris is a licensed mental health clinician and board-certified behavior analyst practicing across Washington, Oregon, and Colorado, with a pending clinical license in California. He holds a Doctorate in Education with specialization in Counseling Psychology and maintains multiple advanced credentials including BCBA, NCC, and LAADC, reflecting deep interdisciplinary expertise in psychotherapy, behavioral science, and addiction treatment. Dr. Norris integrates ACT, CBT, DBT, FAP, Solution-Focused approaches, and organizational behavior management into his clinical and teaching work. In addition to operating a multi-state telehealth practice, he serves as an educator and supervisor for graduate-level clinicians, supporting professional development in psychotherapy, applied behavior analysis, and clinical ethics. His work emphasizes compassionate behavior change, values-based living, and the cultivation of meaningful outcomes for individuals, families, and systems. 

David A. Washington’s journey reflects remarkable resilience and purpose. He has transformed personal adversity into meaningful advocacy, using his lived experience to guide his work in Harm Reduction and the TAMAR Project. His commitment to addressing trauma, substance use, and mental health is strengthened by collaborations with leading professionals around the country. Washington’s dedication to continued learning is evident in his advanced training with renowned experts including Bessel van der Kolk, Francine Shapiro, and Dan Griffin. His leadership extends beyond clinical practice to national conversations on men’s mental health,  harm reduction including work with SAMHSA and engagement on Capitol Hill, where he addressed stigma and pushes for more compassionate policy.

As a survivor of sexual trauma and chaotic substance use, Washington’s lived experience fuels his ability to advocate for others. His work not only impacts individuals but also helps shift broader societal attitudes toward behavioral health services and resources.