Joshua Cogan
Joshua is a Emmy Award winning photographer, and anthropologist who has traveled to over 60 countries studying and documenting culture, community and ritual. Most importantly, he is father, partner and friend.
He was brought to mindfulness and mens work through his cultural work, using these practices as a way of working with the emotional effects of trauma he experienced and witnessed while on assignment. After training under Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield he started combining compassion based practices to mens work.
He deeply believes that to create systemic change in the world, bringing men into deeper relationship with each other and with their owned shared vulnerability is required. He founded Journeymen as an effort to foster cultural shifts that might leave the world better off for his children. He aspires to be in service to a better world, and is always trying to see how he can better do so.
Emmanuel Salazar
Manny is a 24-year military veteran and clinical social worker specializing in working with those who have experienced trauma. When Manny was transitioning into civilian life after military deployments, he discovered the life-changing power of yoga and mindfulness as a healing modality for trauma. Emanuel is proudly embracing his role as a healer, mentor, and leader in the healing arts and is frequently called upon to utilize his unique skill set to provide trauma-sensitive workshops and retreats in a variety of settings. Manny’s practice is rooted in the philosophy of empowering people. He views healing as a collective effort, reframing culture as a central feature in well-being.
Aqeel Yaseen
The last 15 years the practice of yoga and mindfulness have helped me work with the rich fertilizer of grief, anger, sadness, depression, boredom, and all the other 10.000 joys and sorrows of being human. In teaching thousands of classes, several retreats, working with children, teens, and adults of all abilities, what I have learned is that cultivating compassion, and opening to the myriad of relationships that come and go in life is the most powerful salve for the wounds of our world. Tenderness towards our own vulnerability and mortality reminds us that we are all equal participants in our shared short visit to this world. I feel a great sense of joy in watching others explore and recognize the depth of their own inner wisdom.
Dr. Joel Greenberg
Joel is a seasoned clinical psychologist based in the Des Moines area, bringing over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. His current practice specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use disorders, and men’s mental health, along with a broad spectrum of other clinical concerns. In addition to his professional work, he is also a musician and a parent.
Mike Armstrong
Mike was an elementary school teacher when he launched his career in New Jersey. When his students began to present emotional and behavioral issues that could not be addressed in the classroom, he went back and got his masters degree in school counseling. As a crisis counselor he spent a fulfilling career helping young adults navigate dysfunctional home environments, substance addiction, depression and suicidal ideation. He retired after serving his community for 35 years. Shortly after retiring he and his bride, Claire, moved to New Hampshire to help her parents navigate the final years of their meaningful lives. Mike and Claire have been married for nearly 40 years and that bond continues to grow and expand. With some extra time on his hands Mike began to explore creative ways to be of service to his community. In 2019 he launched choose2advance, a not for profit organization that provides “free” room and board for young professionals as they launch their careers (and have no money). In 2020 he was introduced to the Journeymen community and its important mission. He has been active in helping to grow this community ever since. The Armstrongs recently moved to Denver Colorado to be in community with their adult children and grandchildren. When not in service to their family and community Mike and Claire, ski, XC ski, snowboard, hike, bike, kayak, camp, rock climb and trail run …. Let’s Go!
Rua Williamson
Rua is a peak performance guide who uses ‘mindful-embodied-storytelling’ to guide their clients to experience deeply satisfying, creatively fulfilling, balanced relationships and lifestyles.
Trainings/Certifications:
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School - MFA in Acting
Raphael Cushnir - Emotional Connection Certification
The Flow Genome Project - Peak Performance Coach Certification
UMTT/davidji - Meditation Facilitator Certification
JP Crimi - Breathwork Facilitator Certification
Palmer “Dave” Jones
Dave was born in Lewiston, Maine and raised in Concord, New Hampshire. He graduated from Concord High School in 1995. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2000 and Master of Arts from American Military University in 2016. In 2001, Dave joined the Marine Corps and served as an infantry officer until 2005.
Dave completed two combat deployments with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom I and II. Dave currently works as a Special Agent with the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) where he has served in New York, Guyana, Bolivia, Ethiopia and Washington, DC.
At Journeymen, Dave supports business operations and logistics, personal readinesscourses, Veterans’ support programs and outreach. Dave and his wife have two amazing daughters in high school and live in Falls Church, VA.
Dan Newhall
Dan started the Montana chapter of Journeymen in 2022 after struggling with a difficult business break up and an acute bout of Long Covid. He was searching for meaning beyond the traditional “provider” role and also wanted to create a space for men to find deeper connection with each other. His favorite mantra is “your experience is not unique.” He’s a finance entrepreneur having recently raised institutional Private Equity capital for a minority stake investing business. He’s an outdoorsman and Montanan to the core. He facilitates our annual Montana offsite retreat, an experiential bonding journey focused on connecting with brothers in the beautiful setting of the Montana outdoors. He lives in Bozeman with his wife and 2 boys and spends too much time hunting elk, fishing, snowboarding and trail running.
Farley Doucette
Farley holds a Master's degree in Urban Education and brings over 35 years of experience in developing and running programs for at-risk and psychologically involved adolescents. Throughout his career, Farley has been dedicated to creating supportive environments that promote positive development and resilience.
In addition to his extensive hands-on experience,Farley served as an adjunct professor, sharing his expertise and insights with future educators. His role as a consultant and facilitator for a federal program focused on drug-free schools and communities highlights his commitment to fostering safe and healthy learning environments
As a facilitation skills trainer for Outward Bound, Farley has helped individuals and groups build confidence and teamwork skills through outdoor experiential education. He also served as a ropes course director, utilizing adventure-based learning to empower individuals and enhance their personal growth.
With a passion for education and community, Farley continues to work as a facilitator in groups looking to address the needs and struggles of men in an ever changing society.