The GATE Team
The GATE team leads the worldwide movement of Creative Artists, United, in Transforming the World
by Transforming Entertainment, Arts and Media… from Within™
The GATE Rhythm of Collaboration
GATE is a collaboration among, and between, Creatives, and allied constituents,
who share a common dedication to an evolutionary vision and mission of using entertainment, arts and media to facilitate personal, social and global transformation.
The GATE rhythm of collaboration is the natural flow and cadence that emerges when
Creatives work together toward a shared purpose. It reflects both structure and spontaneity—
balancing organized efforts, like clear roles and timelines, with the organic give-and-take
of creativity, dialogue, and mutual support.
At times it moves in harmony, like a well-composed piece of music where contributions align seamlessly;
at other times it requires pauses, adjustments, or improvisation to restore balance.
This rhythm is sustained by trust, listening, respect, and the willingness to lead and follow in turn, allowing the collaboration to breathe, adapt, and ultimately produce outcomes greater than what any one individual could create alone.
GATE BOARD
JOHN RAATZ FOUNDER/
CHAIRMAN/ CEO
CATHERINE JOSEY
BOARD MEMBER/
VICE CHAIRWOMAN
BEN CZILLER, SENIOR VP
CREATIVEDIRECTOR
BOARD MEMBER
KARIN HALLEN, VP
SENIOR ADVISOR,
KATHLEEN MOONEY
SECRETARY
MR BUFFET
TREASURER
with gratitude to…
HONORARY CO-FOUNDERS, EMERITUS
ECKHART TOLLE
JIM CARREY
I believe that GATE, in some grand form, would have emerged regardless of my leadership or Eckhart’s and Jim’s participation and I feel quite certain that their association made an immeasurable difference in the form that GATE became and in its preeminence as the pioneering organization leading the transformation of entertainment, arts and media, with its distinct and unique emphasis on inner transformation as the basis for positive change.
I will forever be deeply grateful to Eckhart and Jim for their past efforts on behalf of GATE and for their alignment with, and support of,
the GATE vision.
JULIA CHEN
OUTREACH
ADMINISTRATION / MANAGEMENT
MERCER HOLLAND
DEVELOPMENT
GINA HAUGHT
STRATEGIST
ADDITIONAL ADMIN & MGMT POSITIONS TO BE FILLED
REGAN MILLS
PUBLICITY
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GATE LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
KATHELEEN BRIGIDINA
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JOGN RAATZ
CRAIG JAMES
KARIN HALLEN
TAREK MOUNIB
BENJ CZILLER
CATHRINE JOSEY
JARED ROSEN
GAIA ORION
If you would like to be considered for membership in the GATE Leadership Circle and help guide the development
of GATE, please email GATEspace1@gmail.com and request a GLC application.
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The GATE Wisdom Council offers Creatives practical teachings, and guidance, from perennial wisdom traditions, recommended and taught by teachers, consultants, therapists and other healing and personal development professionals for the purpose of life and creative career enrichment.
The appointed Wisdom Council members serve the needs of GATE creatives following guidelines developed by GATE to insure they address the specific and unique needs of Creatives.
KINGA KULSCAR
FILMMAKER, EDITOR
MARK MATOUSEK
PETER RUSSELL
NIC ASKEW
JONNY COFFEEN
DARA MARKS
TOM SHADYAK
PHIL GOLDBERG
MICHAEL MAZZOLA
RAMI SHAPIRO
DAVE ZABOSKI
STEVE BHAERMAN
SUZANNE DOUCET
JILL GOLDSMITH
ANTHONY LAWLER
PENNY PIERCE
SHEREE BROWN
LOUISE LEVISON
FUZZBEE MORSE
HEATHER RAE
PAUL MASVIDAL
ROB NASON
GATE Chapters help foster deeper relationships among members by providing opportunities for dialogue, shared learning, and collaborative creative expression. They also organize events, workshops, and gatherings that strengthen artistic practice, nurture professional growth, and encourage the integration of transformational values into art and media. In this way, GATE Chapters not only extend the reach of the organization but also cultivate vibrant, supportive ecosystems where Creative Artists can flourish both individually and collectively.
WENDY NEWMAN
CONSULTANTS
EDDIE RUVALCABA
PHOTOGRAPHER
GATE CHAPTERS
CYRENE HOUDINI
VIDEOGRAPHER
GATE Chapters, established in communities around the world, serve as local extensions of the GATE mission and goals. They bring the spirit and purpose of GATE directly into the lives of Creative Artists by creating accessible spaces for connection, collaboration, and mutual support. Through these chapters, members can experience the benefits of belonging to a global community while also engaging in meaningful, localized activities tailored to their own cultural and artistic contexts.
MOLLY TRIMBLE
BRUCE MASON
PUBLICIST
A special thanks to Wendy Newman, emeritus GATE Executive Director (2012 - 2017),
for her enduring love and support of GATE.
And to Molly Trimble, former publisher of Retailing Insight magazine, for her ardent and gracious support.
With deep appreciation to the hundreds of volunteers who altruistically served GATE in various capacities over the years.
with love and gratitude…
In Memorium
1942 - 2017
DAVID LANGER,
PRESIDENT EMERITUS
1954 - 2017
DAN DEL CAMPOS, CREATIVE AND MUSIC CONSULTANT
1955 - 2025
JAMES DOTY
SENIOR ADVISOR
1953 - 2025
TED GERDES
BOARD MEMBER
Beyond GATE…
Ted, David and Dan were beloved and trusted friends, confidants and business partners.
Their contributions to my life and work are immeasurable.
They brought creative light to all the work we did together over the decades.
