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-tak 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
BENJAMIN CZILLER, SENIOR VP
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
KARIN HALLEN, VP
SENIOR ADVISOR
CATHERINE JOSEY
VICE CHAIR
JOHN RAATZ, FOUNDER /
CHAIRMAN / CEO
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.
ADMINISTRATION / MANAGEMENT
KATHLEEN MOONEY
SECRETARY
MINDY AUDLIN
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
OUTREACH
DEVELOPMENT
TREASURER
ADDITIONAL ADMIN & MGMT POSITIONS TO BE FILLED
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GATE LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
BENJ CZILLER
KARIN HALLEN
CRAIG JAMES
GAIA ORION
TAREK MOUNIB
KATHLEEN BRIGIDINA
JARED ROSEN
CATHRINE JOSEY
JOGN RAATZ
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.
NIC ASKEW
STEVE BHAERMAN
SHEREE BROWN
JONNY COFFEEN
JILL GOLDSMITH
ANTHONY LAWLER
LOUISE LEVISON
DARA MARKS
PAUL MASVIDAL
MARK MATOUSEK
FUZZBEE MORSE
MICHAEL MAZZOLA
ROB NASON
PENNY PIERCE
TOM SHADYAK
RAMI SHAPIRO
FIRST LAST
WENDY NEWMAN
MOLLY TRIMBLE
PHIL GOLDBERG
SUZANNE DOUCET
PETER RUSSELL
HEATHER RAE
FIRST LAST
DAVE ZABOSKI
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.
CONSULTANTS
KINGA KULSCAR
FILMMAKER, EDITOR
EDDIE RUVALCABA
PHOTOGRAPHER
CYRENE HOUDINI
VIDEOGRAPHER
BRUCE MASON
PUBLICIST
GATE CHAPTERS
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.
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.