David Lynch (1946–2025)
David Lynch, founder and chairman of the Board of Trustees of the David Lynch Foundation for Consciousness-Based Education and World Peace, was an award-winning director, writer, and producer. His work includes Eraserhead, Elephant Man, Wild at Heart, Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, Lost Highway, The Straight Story, Mulholland Drive, and Inland Empire.

His vision and lifelong commitment to sharing Transcendental Meditation continue to inspire the work of the Foundation worldwide.

Peter Warburton, PhD, MInstLM
Peter Warburton is Chairman of the Trustees for the David Lynch Foundation UK. He is also Chairman of the Maharishi Foundation group in the UK, comprising five registered charities and five companies working in the areas of self-development and natural health care. Dr Warburton has his master’s degree from Cambridge University (physiology and sociology) and his PhD in political science. He is a Member of the UK Institute of Leadership and Management.

Over the past four decades, Dr Warburton has trained 3,000 teachers of Transcendental Meditation from all over the world and has worked on the development of numerous publications and courses on Transcendental Meditation and its application in different areas of society. He has worked with leaders of government, education, and industry in many countries to implement Maharishi’s programmes.

Nigel Barlow
Nigel Barlow is an Oxford-educated barrister. He is a keynote speaker and coach to many of the world’s leading companies, focusing on creativity, innovation, and leadership. He is also the author of Batteries Included – Creating Legendary Customer Service (Random House) and Rethink – How To Think Differently (Wiley). With decades of experience, he has been dedicated to teaching Transcendental Meditation alongside his professional work.

Jonathon Fitzgerald
Jonathon Fitzgerald has over 30 years of senior leadership experience in global retail, including a decade as CEO and Group President. He is the founder of HaVeda, a company dedicated to the international expansion of authentic Ayurveda through high-quality products and wellness solutions.

A practitioner of Transcendental Meditation (TM) for more than 32 years, Jonathan was introduced to the practice in his teens and has maintained a lifelong commitment, together with his wife Nicole and their three children. His combination of corporate leadership, entrepreneurial experience, and deep personal connection to TM make him a valuable asset to DLF UK as a Trustee.

Deirdre Parsons PhD CPsychol AFBPsS
Deirdre Parsons is Executive Director of the David Lynch Foundation UK, where she leads Transcendental Meditation (TM) programmes for leaders and at-risk groups across business, education, and community sectors. With over 40 years of TM practice and nearly 30 years as a certified teacher, she is among the UK's most experienced instructors.

Deirdre holds a BA in Design, an MA in Art History, an MSc in Psychology, and a PhD in Physiology and Health. A Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, she brings a unique combination of scientific expertise and practical insight to her work.

Deirdre has delivered programmes in schools, universities, prisons, the creative industries, and corporate settings. She works closely with CEOs and senior leaders to develop TM-based strategies that enhance mental health, resilience, and consciousness-based leadership.

Bob Roth
Bob Roth is the CEO and co-founder of the David Lynch Foundation in USA and is one of the most experienced and sought-after meditation leaders in America. Over the past 45 years, Bob has taught Transcendental Meditation® to many thousands of people, and is the author of the 2018 New York Times bestseller, “Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation.” Bob has helped bring meditation to more than a million students in underserved schools in 35 countries, to military veterans and their families who suffer from post-traumatic stress, and to women and children who are survivors of domestic violence. Bob also directs the Center for Health & Wellness, which is bringing meditation to companies, government organisations, and nonprofit organisations. Bob is the host of the SiriusXM radio show, “Success Without Stress” and has spoken about meditation to industry leaders at such gatherings as Google Zeitgeist, Aspen Ideas Festival, Aspen Brain Conference, Wisdom2.0, and Summit.

Fredda L. Plesser
Fredda Plesser is the President of Women's Health Initiatives for the David Lynch Foundation in USA. After 15 years as a practising attorney, Fredda entered the non-profit arena to focus on bringing services and relief to underserved communities. From 2003 until 2011, Fredda was Senior Vice President, Chair and Executive Director of the Michael Tyler Fisher Center for Education of the Intrepid Museum in Manhattan. For 3 years prior to joining the Intrepid, Fredda served as the Chancellor’s Chief Executive for the Office of Corporate Partnerships at the New York City Department of Education. As an attorney, Fredda was Associate General Counsel for the Securities Industry Association and Litigation Partner for Tenzer Greenblatt LLP, currently known as Blank Rome LLP. Fredda holds a BS from Cornell University and a JD from Fordham University School of Law.

William Goldstein
William Goldstein is Dean of Global Development and General Counsel for Maharishi International University (MIU) and the David Lynch Foundation (DLF) in USA. In these roles, he provides strategic leadership on international initiatives and oversees legal affairs. He also lectures in Law and Government. Bill earned his Bachelor’s degree from Colby College and his Juris Doctor (law degree) from the University of San Diego School of Law.