The Team


 

Jane Barrash – Executive Director/President

Jane has worked for 30 years with internationally known physicists, physicians, brain scientists, biochemists, psychologists, mathematicians, space scientists, and cultural leaders (past speakers) to design a program for maximizing human capacities and leadership development, teaching populations ranging from Fortune 100 executives and medical professionals to the most seriously mentally/emotionally disordered public school students and maximum security inmates. As a peak performance expert, Jane became a state champion figure skating champion at ages 51(Making the Quantum Leap) and 52 (again at 62), and a world champion at 54 . 2013-2017 she helped take the Polars, a high school boys’ basketball team in North Minneapolis from worst to first, two years in a row, and state champions years 3 and 4, with a 95% graduation rate and 75-80% of the boys on the A/B Honor Roll. Jane created the new Continuum Exhibit which is a sequel to the original Continuum Exhibit on consciousness, human capacity and the continuity and interconnectedness of life.


Diamond Rufus – Mindsetter Admin

Diamond moved to Mpls from Chicago via Texas where she studied psychology at one of the HBCUs but left because she felt she didn’t fit in and conventional psychological models didn’t resonate. After an unpleasant childhood in foster care and a disconnect in college, Diamond started working for Continuum Center June 2021. She feels she fits in with Continuum Center’s mission, resonates with the methodologies and optimism and looks forward to building the business.


Dina Kunin_resizeDina Kunin – DoS facilitator, program development                            

Dina is a motivator, harmonious dog trainer and a Reiki healer. She has a passion for natural medicinend helping people learn about alternative options available for their health and wellbeing. Dina focuses on bringing balance and harmony to canines and their families. It is proven that animals have a very high level of intelligence, and she works to assist people in understanding and relating to their animal partners.


Jordan Powell Karis – DoS facilitator, art instructor

Jordan is an artist and woodworker who puts his creativity to use in ways that express and build community during challenging times.  As an activist wanting to make a contribution,in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, Jordan helped create and install the iconic 12 ft fist to inspire hope and strength.


Cynthia Wilson

Cynthia Wilson was one of 11 children and came from Michigan to Minnesota on a full scholarship to play for the University of Minnesota Women’s basketball team, graduating in ’87 with a self-designed BA for working with disadvantaged youth. After an internship with the City of Minneapolis she became an employee and for almost 30 years has worked for The Minneapolis Park and Rec in various capacities of supervision, while providing programs, social activities, and adult and youth sports. For 15 years Cynthia has led KMF (Keeping my Focus) for those transitioning from high school to college, and she is now completing her training to be a lead Discovery of Self facilitator, and continuing her role as valued project/event collaborator.