Board of Directors
The Board of Directors include the the Executive Director of the NLP Research and Recognition Project, Frank Bourke, Ph.D., NLP Practitioner for twenty five years, former lecturer Cornell University and researcher London University. Also on the the board are, Robert Salluzzo CPA, with thirty five years of corporate experience, including CFO Management Positions and Initial Public Offering developments; Rosalyn Anstine Templeton, Provost & Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, Montana State University - Northern; Richard O’Leary PhD, Director of Human Resources, Corning Inc.; and Professor William McDowell, long time NLP Trainer and current Chairman of the Human Development and Allied Technologies Department at Marshall University.
Below are brief biographies, in alphabetical order.
Frank J. Bourke, Ph.D.
William McDowell, Ph.D.
Richard O’Leary, Ph.D.
Robert Salluzzo, CPA
Rosalyn Anstine Templeton, Ph.D.
Frank J. Bourke Ph.D.: Executive Director of the NLP Research and Recognition Project
Dr. Bourke is the Executive Director of the NLP Research and Recognition Project and Coordinator to the NLP Community. He founded the Not For Profit Corporation to advance the science of Neuro Linguistic Programming. It is aimed at doing the research necessary to bring international recognition and acceptance of the new technology. Dr. Bourke has 33 years of professional experience in business (CEO, managed twelve psychiatric hospitals), academia (lecturer, Cornell University) and clinical settings (corporations, hospitals, and group private practice).
Dr. Bourke is a Clinical Psychologist. He was trained in research at the Institute of Psychiatry in London, where he received his Ph.D. in Psychology in 1973. He earned his masters in Clinical Psychology from St. John’s University in 1968. He was an Associate Professor of Community Psychology, New York School of Psychiatry. He has also been a Lecturer for Cornell University Psychology and Education Departments for undergraduate and graduate level courses in Community Mental Health and Psychology.
Business experience has included being President and Chairman of the Board Flowers Management Corporation, Miami FL (1982-1987). He was the founder and developer of a professional service corporation which grew to manage twelve inpatient psychiatric and alcohol/drug programs in five states. Dr. Bourke was responsible for all facets of corporate development inclusive of administration, fiscal management, personnel selection, marketing and clinical systems programming. Later (1997-2002) in his career he was Co-owner and Clinical Director Clinical Associates of the Southern Tier, Mental Health Service Business employing sixteen psychologists, social workers and psychiatrists in a multi-service group practice. Since 1987 he has also been the owner of, and clinician for, a Private Clinical Practice in Corning, NY.
In the aftermath of 9-11, in 2001, Dr. Bourke designed and implemented a rehabilitation plan for 800 World Trade Center building survivors of Aon Insurance’s New York Office. As a consultant, he developed referral and treatment system for 9-11 survivors. He conducted in house education and therapy groups, and served as management consultant through the crisis and recovery. In commenting on this experience he has stated that he found that he was able to change the symptoms of PTSD survivors he was treating with an NLP derived protocol much quicker and more effectively than the 30 or so therapists he was working with.
In discussing his commitment to the NLP Research and Recognition Project, Dr. Bourke has been using NLP techniques, among other tools, since the 1970’s in his clinical work. The effectiveness of NLP with trauma recovery was reinforced in his work with 9-11 survivors. He also used NLP techniques to deal with pain and optimize the healing process with his own struggle with cancer. He has commented that, when he realized that he had survived, he did a re-evaluation of what was important for him. He stated in his blog, “I took an oath to do what I could to get NLP research recognized to allow the full use of its wonderful capabilities.” He has been working extensively on NLP Research and Recognition Project since 2006, while also maintaining his private clinical practice.
William McDowell, Ph.D.
Professor William McDowell is a longtime NLP trainer. He is recently retired and newly appointed as Professor Emeritus at Marshall University. He was a full professor of counseling at Marshall University from 1994 to 2000 and coordinator of the undergraduate program from 1979 to 1980 and the chair of the counseling program from 1981 to 1997. After going into semi-retirement, he coordinated the counseling program from 2004 until recently. He was the Interim Division Chair of Human Development and 2006 Technology.
He received his Ph.D. in counselor education from Kent University in 1971 with an emphasis in counseling psychology. He got a master of education in rehabilitation counseling in 1968 from Kent State University. He has a master of DIV. in theology and religion 1967 the United Theological Seminary.
Dr. McDowell has extensive experience in various counseling modalities. He was the founder and director of Mountaineer Affiliates in Neurolinguistic Programming and developed programs with the Southern Institute of NLP and the International Institute of NLP teaching programs from 1990 to 2000. He has research experience and publications in the area of holistic approaches, dealing with emotional distress, the use of therapeutic strategies with people with disabilities, addiction, caring for individuals with self-destructive patterns of behavior, and is working on a book on brief interventions in the treatment of trauma and PTSD. He has also authored numerous chapters in books, topics have included therapeutic strategies with people with disabilities, dealing with clients with various difficult issues, on death and dying, and similar topics. He has also participated in developing training videos in the area of NLP and has worked with NLP founders such as Robert Dilts, Suzie Smith, and Tim Hallbom. He has accumulated numerous honors and awards over the years and has many years of university and professional service.
Richard A. O’Leary, Ph.D.
Dr. Richard A. O’Leary is the director of Human Resources and Diversity for Science & Technology at Corning Inc. He joined Corning in April 2001. In 2003, he assumed additional responsibilities for the Corporate Legal and Patent group and in 2005 assumed responsibility for the global Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering organization.
Prior to joining Corning, O’Leary was vice president, human resources at Cytometrics, Inc., a biomedical high technology start-up in Philadelphia. He has also held director-level human resource positions at the Public Service Electric & Gas Corporation and at Owens-Corning Corporation. Dr. O’Leary is nationally recognized for his expertise in organizational development and learning.
Dr. O’Leary is an adjunct faculty member of the University of New Jersey, School of Medicine and is a Lt. Col. in the Air National Guard with 20 years of service. He serves on the boards of Watson Homestead, the Science & Discovery Center, the Best Practice Institute, and The Alternative School for Math and Science.
Dr. O’Leary holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Delaware and a doctorate in counseling psychology from Western Michigan University. Dr. O’Leary was awarded the Corning’s President’s Excellence Award in 2001, the Distinguished Alumni Award from Western Michigan in 2002, the Paul Harris Fellow Award from Rotary International in June 2004, the Awareness Quality Improvement Team Tower Award in 2005, and the Awareness Quality Improvement Team Outstanding Contributor Award in 2006 and was awarded a Meritious Service Medal from the Air Force in 2005 and 2007.
Robert Salluzzo CPA
Robert Salluzzo CPA. Bob brings thirty five years of corporate experience, including CFO Management Positions and Initial Public Offering developments.
More detailed bio will be added soon.
Rosalyn Anstine Templeton, Ph.D.
Rosalyn Anstine Templeton is the Provost & Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, Montana State University - Northern, a position she began in 2010. Before that she was Executive Dean at the College of Education and Human Services at Marshall University; a post she had since 7/2005. She also is the chairman of the 21st Century Early Childhood Education Task Force in West Virginia.
Dr. Templeton received her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Curriculum & Instruction and Education and Policy Management from the University of Oregon in 1990. She earned her Masters in Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education: Severely Emotionally Disturbed, at The American University in 1985.
Dr. Templeton has extensive academic leadership experience. Before beginning her position as Provost & Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at Montana State University - Northern; she has held postions at Marshall University and Ferris State University. She held the position of Associate Dean, College of Education and Human Services (6/03-6/05); Director of Student Academic Affairs (6/03-6/05); and Interim Director at the School of Education (11/04-6/05). At Bradley University she was Coordinator of Social Emotional Disorders Program (1991-2002); Coordinator of Special Education Programs (1991-1994); and Professor of Teacher Education (1991-2003).
Dr. Templeton has participated in various scholarly, professional, and creative activities during her professional career. She one of the authors of the book How to talk so kids will learn at home and in school. She has authored or co-authored articles for professional publications in the areas including special education, helping children succeed in school, communication skills in assessment of learning, and in challenges in childhood environments.
She has also been a grant writer, receiving prestigious grants in recent years. These have included: NSF, Appalachian Mathematics & Science Partnership Grant (Funded $2,003,844; 11/06); Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation “21st Century Early Childhood Professional Development” (Funded $300,000; 6/06); Marshall University Foundation Board of Directors Grant, “Helping Teachers Achieve Success” (Funded $41,000; 3/06); Rural Schools Development Grant T05180F Michigan Department of Education ( Funded, $60,000; 11/04); and Title II, Part A (3), Improving Teacher Quality Michigan Department of Education (Funded, $179,000; 5/04).