Pete Smith is a trail blazer in the field of human consciousness. He founded the Institute for Quantum Consciousness in 2013, to embrace the synchronicities between some core principles of Quantum Physics and expanded states of awareness. His book Quantum Consciousness – Journey through other realms, documents the philosophies, methodologies and case studies for the Quantum Consciousness Experience and the book remains pre-course reading for our Quantum and Universal Consciousness courses.
Pete was president of the Michael Newton Institute for Life Between Lives (MNI) for ten years and has trained many of the practitioners around the world. In 2013 he was awarded the Peggy Newton Award, MNI’s highest accolade, for outstanding service to the organisation. He continues to serve on the MNI Advisory Council. He is a contributing author to Memories of the Afterlife, The Little Book of LBL and Wisdom of Souls and is a much sought after speaker in the field of consciousness beyond the body. His latest book The Transcendence of Celeste Kelly, has blended much of his life's work into the story of a Quantum Physicist who discovers the realm of the metaphysical and sets out to change the world. 
 He created the ‘Here comes the light – 2028’ discussion groups and the ‘Transcendence Adventure’, a self-paced program using meditative practices and artwork by Peleven, designed to transcend mental health challenges.  He balances his time between his own practice, leading the team that teaches the Institute's work, speaking engagements and writes periodically for a number of publications. 
Melina Paisio is a Founder of the Institute for Quantum Consciousness.
A natural affinity for energy work, led Melina to complete studies in Reiki, Thought Field Therapy, Iridology, and Past Life Regression. She also holds a Diploma of Applied Clinical Hypnotherapy. Melina was instrumental in the creation of both the Quantum Consciousness Experience and the Diploma of Universal Consciousness, she was one of the first Facilitators during many of the early trials of the philosophies and methodologies now in place. She was the principle researcher for the book “Quantum Consciousness – Journey through other realms”.        
Natalie McGrath is a qualified Reflexologist and Reiki Master. She is one of our certified Quantum Consciousness Facilitators and is a graduate of the Diploma of Universal Consciousness. Nat is one of our most experienced teachers and helps to lead the Quantum Consciousness and Universal Consciousness Facilitator Trainings as well as being a course mentor for participants. Nat is based on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria. She brings a gentle resonance of presence to our on-line gatherings. 
Rosh Dahya​ comes from a background in traditional hypnotherapy and is a graduate of the Diploma of Universal Consciousness and an accredited Quantum Consciousness Facilitator. Rosh recognised the potential of this work very early on and has a deep passion for the expanded states methodologies and philosophies that underpin the institute's offerings. Rosh is a Teacher for our Universal Consciousness and Universal Consciousness Facilitator Trainings and leads our accreditation for Quantum Consciousness case submissions. He brings insight and awareness that is fresh as well as challenging, allowing those he serves to grow and connect to their own unique personal truths. He is based in Victoria and brings an element of cosmic insight to our online gatherings.
Anna Duggan has a diverse background in the fields of traditional Clinical Hypnotherapy, Parapsychology, Energy healing, and Reflexology. In 2007 Anna graduated as a Life Between Lives facilitator and went on to work with the Michael Newton Institute as a reviewer of student case studies. Anna is a Teacher for our Quantum Consciousness and Universal Consciousness Facilitator Trainings. She was our first New Zealand graduate of the Diploma of Universal Consciousness. Anna is passionate about helping to raise the collective consciousness through facilitating and teaching expanded states of awareness,  empowering people to remember their authentic selves. Anna is based in Queenstown, NZ and brings a gentle wisdom to our online gatherings.
Michael Whelehan comes from a background of NLP, Eriksonian Hypnosis and a range of other modalities. He has been a life-long meditator ​and an explorer of plant medicines under the shamanic traditions. Michael is a graduate of Universal Consciousness as well as an accredited Quantum Consciousness Facilitator. Michael is also an accredited Instructor with the International Association of Counselors and Therapists and has taught online seminars to groups all around the world. He is based in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.