Dr. Elisa Robyn, a modern-day Renaissance educator and leader, is the author of Dark Fire and The Way of the Well, both spiritual romances and Pirate Wisdom, leadership lessons. Her eclectic career positions include geologist, Dean of Arts & Sciences, Vice President of Academic Affairs, astrologer, and nationally known speaker. Currently, Elisa is a part-time faculty member of the College for Financial Planning. She holds an MS from the University of California and a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado. She integrates the lessons she has learned from spiritual teachers, shamans, and medicine people into her work as an author, speaker, and higher educational consultant.