Benjamin von Mendelssohn started exploring holistic approaches to bringing about change after a radical but frustrating period of political engagement in his youth. Although trained as a healer, dancer, and choreographer, Benjamin retained a focus on new models for living and a passion for complex synergies and systems theory. Ben has lived in Tamera since 1998 where he now serves as a next-generation leader, co-leading The Global Love School and currently directing the Grace Foundation for Humanizing Money.