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Working and living "lightly" and negative innovation

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Profile Information

Where do you live and work? (City)

Berkeley, California

Professional Skills

group facilitation, Laban Movement Analyst, dancer, neuroscientist, researcher on knowledge integration

What is your main interest in this network?

Education, Networking, Finding Partnerships, Improv Resources

What kind of person are you?

24-7

What kinds of improv-related services are you involved in?

Teambuilding, Creativity, Innovation, Problem Solving, Communication, Leadership, Life Skills, Character Development, Change Management

Any niche industries, skills, etc?

scientific research, especially related with brain sciences

Share a favorite 'improv epiphany'

while we drive we are all in a big mass improv......

More about you: (Short Bio or any other details you'd like people to know)

Rita Venturini, MD, CLMA. Rita worked as a Neuroscientist until 1998, when she turned her life and attention to the body. Since 1999 she has been teaching and performing movement improvisation locally and internationally. She is very curious about body/mind interaction and its affect on our collective life.

I need help with...

finding an effective way to communicate the unique set of perspectives that we offer, as a community and as a company

Work Website

http://blueheartplanet.org

Blog or other personal website

http://touchpeace.ning.com

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ritven

How did you hear about this network?

denzil meyers

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At 5:33pm on November 22, 2009, Munir Rashid said…: Rita, thank you so much for introducing me to AIN. I feel like a foster child who finally found his birth family!

At 11:51am on November 19, 2009, Tania said…: hi Rita! I've just tried to send you an email, but it seems to have bounced back. What is your email address?

Tania

At 12:07pm on April 3, 2009, nala walla said…: course i remember you, rita! i'd love to chat sometime.....i'm not online all that much, because i live off the grid...but call me anytime.

360.643.3747

At 8:37pm on April 2, 2009, Andrew Gaines said…: Sure. Again, relatively flex during the days. Monday morning no go (I move with Bill).

A

At 2:56pm on April 2, 2009, Andrew Gaines said…: Hey Rita,

Working away, creating life... Having a great time!

It would be nice to visit. I'm fairly free during the day, Weds - Fri next week. Let me know what would work with you...

Andrew
704-302-7270 cel

At 11:13am on April 24, 2008, Robin Starr said…: Hi GF! How are you? I don't check in very often and I was so happy to see your note. So what ARE you doing?

Have a happy day!
Robin

At 3:34pm on March 31, 2008, Cheryl Gould said…: HI Rita,

I guess this SF area group isn't a happening spot. I"m wondering if there is a plan to have a local SF meeting sometime. I really enjoyed the last one I attended which I think was back in january???

Cheryl Gould from Petaluma

At 3:22pm on March 24, 2008, Amelia Terrapin said…: hello rita!

here is a link to some photos erik just took of my belly:
http://africagis.smugmug.com/gallery/4574683_A4Lb2

i am loving it!
i would love to connect when you are done with your event.
love,
amelia

At 2:19pm on March 19, 2008, Amelia Terrapin said…: hi Rita!
i can't believe how long it has been already...sorry for my absence. i've been a spacey, happy pregnant lady with not a lot of mental energy!

let's connect soon to talk about workshop ideas and life in general.
xo
Amelia

At 4:50pm on February 28, 2008, Robin Starr said…: HI Girlfriend - how are you? I am so tired of winter. We are actually having winter this year - that hasn't happened in a while. How are you?

Have you done any gigs lately? We are working on the next step!

Ciao,
Robin