Alan Hamilton
Alan Hamilton holds as a BA in Mythological Studies from Colorado College, an MA in Liberal Arts Education from Saint John’s College, and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. His professional work has been quite varied, including many years working as a psychologist, house builder, business consultant and community organizer around river conservation and other environmental issues.  One of Dr. Hamilton’s strengths is his ability to find interdisciplinary connections that bring new perspectives and possibilities to difficult situations.   A native of Colorado, he has lived in Santa Fe, NM since 1981 with his wife Sarah and daughters Emma and Laura. Along with his family, the cultures and landscapes of New Mexico have become primary sources of inspiration which motivates and informs his work.  Dr. Hamilton is presently working as a psychologist in private practice and concurrently as the Rio Grande Program Director for the New Mexico Wildlife Federation.  He is also the executive director of BackTalk, a community based therapy program for adolescents, and a board member of several organizations including: Conservation Voters New Mexico, The New Mexico Water Dialogue, and the S.B. Foundation.