The People Behind the Mission
Our dedicated team comprises passionate volunteers who wholeheartedly advocate for the protection of human and animal rights, bringing unique skills toward creating a more just and compassionate world.
Aleksander Balos
Passionate, forward-thinking and highly effective in developing collaborative relationships committed to making a difference through active involvement in global impact initiatives.
With deep knowledge of effective solutions to global problems grounded in proven science and logic, Aleksander founded Vast Self to show the world that everlasting peace and happiness is indeed possible — and accessible to everyone.
Building the Foundation Together
Dr. Deanna Herrera Ed.D
An accomplished educator and advocate, Dr. Herrera brings her expertise in education and human development to Vast Self's mission — helping shape programs that make nondual understanding accessible and practical for diverse audiences.
Beata Balos
A dedicated co-founder whose commitment to the vision of universal peace has been integral to Vast Self since its inception. Beata contributes a compassionate perspective grounded in direct understanding and selfless service.
Lucinda Macy
A passionate advocate for human and animal rights, Lucinda brings unique skills and perspectives to the team, contributing toward the shared commitment of ending and preventing violations through understanding and compassion.
Volunteers & Contributors
Alexandra Sullivan
Alexandra is an aspiring writer and editor looking to build as much experience as she can in the industry. She reads and writes stories in the fantasy genre. She also loves hiking, horror movies, and spending lots of time with her husband and daughter.
Saadi D.
A skilled developer contributing technical expertise to bring Vast Self's digital tools to life — from app development to web infrastructure, ensuring the organization's message reaches people effectively across platforms.
See on UpworkOday F.
With over 6 years of experience in native Android development, Oday specializes in building apps. He brought his expertise to the development of Vast Self's free educational apps, helping make nondual understanding accessible on mobile platforms.
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Help everyone discover the secret to peace and happiness, a key to ending all injustice and suffering. We welcome people from all backgrounds and perspectives.
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