Leadership Team

Our Team

Heart Based Institute is led by Jim Van Huysse, Executive Director, and Dr. Ed Rubenstein, Director of Education and Training Outreach. They are supported by a dedicated team committed to designing and delivering proven-effective programming and outreach to help every heart—especially the most vulnerable and under-resourced—to be touched and nurtured by unconditional Love so that every heart can naturally open and bloom! Along with an active Board of Directors and esteemed international advisors, we bring a wealth of expertise and “heart” to fulfilling our mission.

HBI’s team of dedicated hearts

DERICK CARTER, Program Strategy and Outreach

ED RUBENSTEIN, PH.D., Director of Education and Training Outreach

JIM VAN HUYSSE, Executive Director

KATHY CRONIN GRANT, Program Administration and Operations

KELSEY ANDSERSON, Marketing and Strategic Content

KURT VALLE, Program Outreach

NANSI WHITE, Accounting

STEFFI BLOOM, Content Development

Board of Directors

The valued members of our Board of Directors bring diverse perspectives and varied experiences, helping shape strategic direction and policy decisions.

John Faherty, DC, Board President

Katherine Cronin Grant, Vice President

Kath Durand, Treasurer

Jim Van Huysse, Director

Ed Rubenstein, Ph.D., Director

Kurt Valle, RN, Director

Derick Carter, Director

Kelsey Anderson, Director

rachael nelson, director

Board of Advisors

Our Advisory Board is comprised of distinguished leaders and innovators in the fields of medicine, mental health, research, education, and business. We are very grateful for their exceptional expertise, strategic guidance and professional commitment.