The GoInwards Advisory Board brings together thought leaders, educators, consultants, and researchers from diverse disciplines to provide strategic counsel and visionary direction. With decades of experience in integrative health, education reform, social innovation, and public service, our advisors enrich our approach and ensure that our initiatives remain relevant, inclusive, and globally informed.
Ph.D., Medical Sociology | Disability Rights | Community-Based Evaluation
Dr. James Conroy is a nationally recognized researcher and advocate for the rights and inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities. As founder and President of the Center for Outcome Analysis, he has dedicated his career to evaluating quality of life, advancing deinstitutionalization, and promoting person-centered supports for individuals in community settings.
With a Ph.D. in Medical Sociology from Temple University and a B.A. in Physiological Psychology from Yale University, Dr. Conroy brings a deep understanding of human behavior, social systems, and policy reform. He served as Principal Investigator for the landmark Pennhurst Longitudinal Study, the largest U.S. study of its kind documenting the benefits of transitioning individuals from institutional care to community living.
Over four decades, he has led more than a dozen longitudinal studies across the U.S., authored hundreds of evaluation reports, and influenced public policy through data-driven advocacy. His work has been featured in major media outlets and continues to shape national conversations on equity, dignity, and the human right to belong.
At GoInwards, Dr. Conroy provides advisory insight on program evaluation, inclusion frameworks, and outcome-based strategies that support well-being, especially for marginalized populations.
Kenneth D. Rogers is a mission-driven technology and strategy leader with a distinguished career spanning five U.S. federal agencies, multinational corporations, startups, and global development organizations. He currently serves as Founder and CEO of Legato Strategies, LLC, where he advises organizations navigating complex technology and organizational transformation challenges across sectors and continents.
Previously, Kenneth served as Acting Deputy Chief Information Officer (SES) at the U.S. Department of State, providing strategic leadership over a $3.8 billion global I.T. portfolio supporting more than 90,000 personnel in 200+ countries. He has held senior executive roles including CIO of the Department of Homeland Security’s Science & Technology Directorate, Chief Enterprise Architect at the U.S. Department of Commerce, and Director of Technology Strategy at the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
In the private sector, Kenneth has led innovation across the finance, aerospace, and electronics industries, and has spearheaded trade, investment, and small business development initiatives in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. His teaching and advisory work at the National Defense University further reflects his commitment to advancing global cooperation and institutional resilience.
Kenneth holds multiple advanced degrees in information systems, public policy, international affairs, and development, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Science & Technology Studies at Virginia Tech. At GoInwards, he brings visionary leadership and cross-sector expertise to support mindful innovation, digital transformation, and inclusive global impact.
Dr. Larry Seidlitz is a psychologist and author specializing in Integral Yoga, the spiritual philosophy developed by Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. He earned his Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Illinois and held research positions at several institutions, including the University of Rochester Medical Center, before dedicating his life to spiritual studies.
In 2004, Dr. Seidlitz moved to Pondicherry, India, to immerse himself in the study, practice, and teaching of Integral Yoga. He has authored several books, including Transforming Lives and The Spiritual Evolution of the Soul, and served as the longtime editor of Collaboration, a journal focused on Integral Yoga and spiritual evolution.
Through his teaching at the Sri Aurobindo Centre for Advanced Research and regular lectures at Savitri Bhavan in Auroville, Dr. Seidlitz continues to explore the intersection of psychology and spirituality. His work supports GoInwards’ mission by promoting inner transformation, conscious living, and the evolution of human potential.
GoInwards is an IRS 501(c)(3) Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), chartered to advance wellness through integrative health related awareness, prevention, intervention, and resilience-based educational programs.
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