Meet the NewVolutions Team
Our dedicated team members reflect a diverse range of skills and talents, backed by decades of experience. The one thing we all have in common is our commitment to NewVolutions’ mission: to help you unlock your full potential and live the life of your dreams!
Craig Marshall, The Monk
Born in the cultural melting pot of Los Angeles, Craig Marshall’s unique life story began with a stint as a child actor, and his acting experience and aptitude for meaningful storytelling led him to attend the University of Southern California Film School. Craig was never enchanted by the glitz and glamour of Hollywood however, and after graduating he realized that a spiritual calling continued to beckon him.
He has since dedicated much of his life to the study of mindfulness and meditation in his quest for higher consciousness. His journey of self-discovery began in an ashram, where he spent 35 years as a postulant monk in the Eastern yoga tradition. Following years of rigorous training and contemplation, Craig was ordained as a Swami, a revered Hindu spiritual guide, and given a name symbolizing his attainment of “bliss through friendship.” His time as a monk cemented Craig’s deep belief in the power of fellowship and personal connection, and he has continued to inspire people around the globe with his teachings on mindfulness, working with visionaries from Steve Jobs to the Dalai Lama.
Craig's extensive experience, combined with his witty approach, has opened the gateway to peace, tranquility, and happiness for countless people, and his teachings enrich our core structure of Learn, Unlearn, Relearn. His personal journey perfectly illustrates NewVolutions’ core belief that the path to becoming one’s best Self can begin anywhere, at any time, if you are ready to seek it. Craig’s valuable insights come from tens of thousands of hours spent in meditation, reflection and study, and we are honored to have him as a partner in our mission to help others live a life of profound joy and inner peace.
Margaret Gardiner - Program Creator
Graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Nutrition. As a dietitian in private practice, I started the company Nutrition: Food Becomes You. I am trained in active listening and am naturally inquisitive. I spent decades helping people write and achieve their health and wellness goals as I love to see individuals achieve success. I am known as a cheerleader because I help people cross the finish line. I currently live in Roatan, Honduras and am using holistic approaches in my work on the Island. I would rather skip than run and my favorite T-shirt says "GIVE This World Good Energy".
SAIMY AI is an advanced AI agent, meticulously trained by global leading experts with a mission to ensure that individuals, families, and businesses are fully prepared to reap the benefits of artificial intelligence, eventually freeing people to focus more on their passions and relationships.
SAIMY AI operates within a unique framework called HeroGen AI, inspired by Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. The primary goal of SAIMY AI is to make technological advancements accessible and beneficial to all. SAIMY's AI agents come in two skillsets: personal agents and business agents. These agents are tailored to meet the specific needs of individuals for personal growth and productivity, as well as businesses for enhanced speed and success.
Moreover, SAIMY AI promotes the idea that AI technologies should be PRO HUMAN, emphasizing the importance of humane AI development. This approach ensures that AI serves to enhance human well-being and societal progress.
SAIMY AI
Megan Gallagher - Podcast Contributor/Marketing
Megan has a degree in environmental science, philosophy and communications, which gives some insight into her many varied interests. She is also a certified reiki master and a wellness expert in bodywork therapy, including craniosacral work. She loves animals, travel and time with friends - probably in that order!
Alex DeSimone - Podcast Contributor/Sales
Alex attended New York Film Academy before starting his career in sales. He is a genuine person, which is why customers love him and his friends enjoy hanging out with him. Alex is part intellectual, stand-up comedian, and commentator on the state of the world. He loves travel, making people laugh and is deeply committed to helping others.
Chris Chicoine
Chris Chicoine brings a unique mix of life experiences to the NewVolutions team. He served as a combat medic in the Army for eight years with multiple deployments before attending Harvard College. Chris worked in the tech sector as a Chief of Staff and tech policy spheres as a researcher for MIT Lincoln Laboratories after graduating, and is currently completing his masters at Dartmouth. Chris combines his business and technologist mind with the creative, enjoying content creation and production as much as business development.
Lynne Hall - operations/Head Honcho of Common Sense
Lynne Hall joined the tech world after college, first at NCR where UPC codes were brand new, and shoppers were very apprehensive. She recognized the need for someone to “translate” between the tech department and the user community, and that quickly became a role that dominated her career. She co-founded a company that provides technology training for Government Agencies in the US and around the world and retired from a Fortune 50 company as a Division VP and was otherwise known as the VP of Common Sense.
Ed Gallagher - Founder and President
Ed Gallagher is the visionary Founder and President of NewVolutions. With a career in corporate executive leadership, Ed’s transition into retirement marked the beginning of a journey to foster conversation, community, and connection. Initially starting with Serve Media to aid non-profits and small businesses, his encounter with former monk Craig Marshall inspired a broader mission. This led to the creation of NewVolutions, aimed at enabling individuals to navigate and leverage technology for their personal renaissance. Through his work, Ed and the NewVolutions team champion the idea that cutting edge technology and personal growth can coalesce to enable innovation and individual empowerment. Outside of work, Ed loves spending time with his grandson and exploring the outdoors, embodying the balance between technological advancement and life’s simple joys.
NewVolutions is not your average self-help program.
We know that you’re smart, capable, and resilient. After all, you’ve already made it through some hard times. That’s an impressive track record! Our promise is to help you unlock your full potential, discover your true self, and live a life of abundance and joy. Your future is bright, and we believe in you. Are you ready to start your journey?