Deryk Sanchez Standring has been working with Noeticus since its inception in 2004 and served as its Executive Director from 2009 through 2011. He has a master's degree in Transpersonal Psychology from Naropa University with an emphasis in organizational development, is a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT), is a Langevin Certified Instructor, and was certified by the National Multi-Cultural Institute as a Certified Cultural Competency and Diversity Facilitator. In addition, he has a strong background in public health advocacy and administration, particularly in the areas of STI/HIV/AIDS prevention, from his work at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and SageRiver Consulting, Inc. Deryk also serves as adjunct faculty at Naropa University and Prescott College.