Ariana Amnisos is the founder and spiritual leader of the Elysia community. She emerged from great personal suffering and tragedy with a message of peace for a troubled world. Her way of peace is not an academic idea or even something that is written down. In the tradition of the Mystery School at the Sanctuary of Eleusis in ancient Greece, her message is conveyed during a life-changing initiation experience and celebrated in the community’s music, art, dance, meals and dramas. You will know our way through the lives we lead. More…

Tiffany Takahashi belongs to a prominent San Francisco family who built a substantial wholesale distribution business during California’s Gold Rush era. Although not yet 30, she has earned an enviable reputation in fine art circles as an art dealer. She lives on the spectacular Taj Mahal boathouse in Sausalito Harbor and is active in philanthropy. More…

Sirena Sharp obtained a communication arts and journalism degree from Columbia University and has been active as a political strategist. She’s become a master of the staged publicity event, the symbolic moment and the memorable sound bite. She’s in charge of public relations. More…

Dr. Wanda Wahl is a social psychologist who designs training and inspirational programs for the Elysians. She loves working with young people because they have their whole lives ahead of them. More…

Alexander Argus is the captain of the Iris sailboat. He is Ariana’s uncle from the island of Crete and a citizen of Greece. He loves the ocean and spent his whole life at sea to fish or to ferry cargo and people. More…

Mejia Xaman is the leader of the Hike for Hunger project as well as the team that manages the biosphere on board the Aurora. Mejia is a Mayan Indian, born in Guatemala. His mother fled with him to California after his father was killed in Guatemala’s civil war. From age eleven he grew up with a band of migrant farm workers. More…

Florence Friday was an army brat and grew up on various army bases around the U.S. She became a practical nurse and now takes care of the routine medical needs of people on the Aurora. She is a caring and thoughtful person with a warm smile. More…

It was Boris who initially suggested that San Francisco would be the ideal city to launch the first Elysia community. He knows the city well, knows that San Franciscans can be counted on to welcome a movement for peace. Boris is the Captain of the Aurora and in charge of operations and security. More…

Sandy Silverspoon is the attorney for the Elysians. He is a tireless, dedicated and aggressive advocate who often represents unpopular clients and causes. More…