Mark J. Platten has his soul rooted in nature, in the holy and sacred communion with the earth and the divine. His drive lies in helping people find their passion, purpose, and path through developing the integral human and connecting them in nature. He integrates brain science, indigenous wisdom, rites/rituals/ceremonies, and practical application in the physical realm to reveal their best version.

He is the founder of Integral Human Initiative and Integral Man Institute and helps men and women align with their highest selves through Jungian archetypes, the four subtle bodies (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual), and working with the subconscious to support our highest potential.

Mark’s bestselling book, The Art of Connecting With Nature, is an anthology of 22 co-authors sharing how they connect with nature through various rites, rituals, ceremonies, and practices. He is also a contributing author of four Amazon #1 bestselling anthologies, and is an international award-winning Haiku writer.

On the academic/professional side, Mark has an MBA in Organizational Management, served seven years as an Air Force officer, taught natural resources at the collegiate level, traveled internationally for 16 years as the lead environmental specialist for a company out of London, and since 2008, has been faculty at Colorado State University.