The Island
225 Acres of Untouched Beauty
A Paradise in the Making
An Opportunity of a Lifetime
Purpose
Our purpose is to be the example by which the world will take action to live a peaceful, sustainable life; where global business practices will be humane and environmentally safe.
Mission
Our mission is to create the worlds leading eco-educational island resort promoting ecological living, sustainable education and responsible business ethics with a profitable online community website supporting both the island and the global environment.
Vision
Be the example for the world you wish to see.
Julie Bartleson
FOUNDER
Daring Mother, Adventurer, Inspirer, Visionary
Julie is a unique and proactive partner. She has a deep passion for people and the environment. She believes that the environment is not just about the air we breathe or the places we live but about the friends we choose, the thoughts we think and the conversations we have.
Julies vision is a holistic world that unites sustainability with technology to create a harmonious model for all people and all environments.
Julie encourages intellectual creativity in everyone she meets to make a huge difference with each other and in our world. She is a single mother, artist, surfer, snowboarder, traveler, gardener and muse!
It has always been Julies dream to have an island where she can take all her family and friends to collaborate, learn and create beautiful environments for the rest of the world to share in.
"When the power of LOVE overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." ~sri chimnay ghose
Casper Elizaga
CO-FOUNDER
Casper was born in Los Angeles, CA and grew up in a quaint town in the outskirts of L.A. When she was in elementary school, her teacher asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up and she replied, I want to be the boss of my own company. Fast forward to a few decades later, a close friend of Casper approached her about creating a company that will benefit people and the environment. Thats when the adventure of her life began with b*evolved. Caspers work experiences range from the entertainment industry to the medical field, but she found that her interest lies in business and marketing.
Casper loves to get involved with projects that will create a positive impact in the world. She got involved with a Save the dolphins and whales campaign and supported the cause by getting many signatures on the petition.
In Caspers spare time, she loves to surf. She competed in the Western Surfing Association but she loves free surfing the most.
Micah Quijano
CO-FOUNDER & PILOT
Born in Seattle Washington 1976. Micah holds a bachelor of Aeronautical Science degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and currently manages a 20 million dollar private Jet out of the Bay Area. While at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University(ERAU) Micah worked with the development team led by Jim Knapp to secure over a million dollars which constructed the CHRIS AND STEVEN F. UDVAR-HAZY LIBRARY AND LEARNING CENTER on the ERAU campus. When Micah is not flying across the United States you can find him with his wife Christine and puppy Adidas.
Billy Tam
LEAD ARCHITECT
Billy was born in Hong Kong, he spent most mornings of his childhood marveling at the empyreal radience of skyscrapers through the glass of his schoolbus window and thinking, "how is that possible?" At the age of eleven, Billy left for boarding school in England where he was exposed to new surroundings that developed his interest in the nuances of cultures and their respective environments. In 2003, Billy moved from London to Los Angeles to study at the Fashion Institute of Design and Mechandising (FIDM) where he earned an Associates of Arts Degree in Interior Design. Upon Graduating from FDIM, he spent one year working as an architectual designer for Wilson Associates, a leading global design firm specializing in hospitality design for clients such as MGM and Caesars Palace. In 2007 Billy returned to his studies by transferring to the Architecture-Landscape-Interiors Program at Otis College (OTIS) as a second semester sophmore. In his junior year at OTIS, Billy designed a project that won 5th place in the 2007 "Launch your Career in Exhibit Design" International competition hosted by the Exhibit Designers and Producers Assiciation Foundation. In the same semester, Billy's design concept was selected for the lobby renovation of the historical Ford Theatre in Hollywood. More recently, Billy was one of eleven individuals worldwide to receive the prestigious Donghia Foundation scholarship award. He graduated with his Bachelor of Arts degree in May 2009.
ASSOCIATE ARCHITECTS:
Monica Marie Ruiz and Mahetzi Hernandez
Hubert Sauper
DOCUMENTARY FILM MAKER AND DIRECTOR
Hubert was born in a village of Tyrol, Austrian Alps. He lived in Great Britain, Italy, the USA, and since ten years in France. He studied film directing in Vienna (Univ. of Performing Arts) and in Paris (Univ. de Paris VIII.) and graduated B.A.(Mag. art) Hubert teaches film classes in Europe and USA. The last two documentaries he wrote and directed were awarded twelve International Film Prizes.
http://www.hubertsauper.com
Sally Rubin
PROJECT CONSULTANT
Sally Rubin is an entrepreneur and small business owner, as well documentary filmmaker and editor based in Los Angeles. She has been leading entrepreneurial efforts for over ten years, including her own production company, Sally Rubin Films. She is currently teaching documentary film at Chapman University, as well as co-directing and editing an ITVS-funded feature-length documentary, entitled "MINE." Recent editing credits include Robert Greenwald's "Iraq for Sale" and "Freedom Files" series (with the ACLU), as well as the recently completed, feature-length "Without a Home" (also co-produced). Her own films include "The Last Mountain" (Angelus Awards finalist, Mill Valley Film Festival, local PBS broadcast), "Cut" (in distribution through Fanlight Productions), and "Body Politics" (ChumTV, Cinequest). Associate producing credits include David Sutherland's "Country Boys" (Frontline) and Janet Cole and Jamie Stobie's "Freedom Machines" (POV). Additional credits include "Africans in America" (American Experience), "GrannyD Goes to Washington" (PBS broadcast), "Orozco: Man of Fire" (American Masters), "The Fall of Fujimori" (Sundance winner), and Sutherland's "The Farmer's Wife" (Frontline). Rubin is a graduate of Stanford University's MA program in Documentary Film and Video.
www.sallyrubinfilms.com
Professor William Selby
EARTH SCIENCE & GEOLOGY.
William Selby had extensive experience in private industry before beginning his teaching career in 1981. He then taught geography and science to a variety of grade levels and age groups before taking his current full-time position at Santa Monica College in 1985. In addition to teaching a wide range of earth science and geography courses at SMC and serving in several leadership roles, Professor Selby organizes and leads many field trips throughout the state with his colleagues and students. He is recognized as an accomplished speaker on a wide range of subjects in geography and earth science. He has been a guest lecturer for UCLA geography classes, taught teacher training workshops, is one of the most requested speakers for SMC's Speakers Bureau for community groups, and presents papers each year for professional organizations.*
His diverse research interests and professional and personal activities reflect Professor Selby's devotion to earth science, geography, and environmental studies. His 482-page book, "Rediscovering the Golden State: California Geography", published by John Wiley and Sons, 2006 (2nd Ed), combines his academic expertise and his practical experiences within California's myriad landscapes to present an invaluable guide to developments and issues that are changing California in the twenty-first century. He currently continues his work with SMC's Center for Environmental and Urban Studies, hosts their lectures series, and serves as an advisor to the City.
Paulo Mattioli
Paulo Mattioli is a world renowned multi-percussionist, educator and instrument designer, with a special ability to inspire and empower others via the drum. Paulo is passionate about his work, radiating joy, willingness and patience, while sharing the Spirit of Rhythm and Community. He tours nationwide facilitating corporate, college and community drum circles. He offers Master classes and Clinics for Music stores and schools worldwide.
Paulo has performed with many major artists such as Kenny Loggins, Sting and Babatunde Olatunji. He has studied and/or recorded with the worlds top African Drummers from "Les Ballets Africains" including Mamady Keita, Kemoko Sano and Yamousa Camara. He graduated with honors and holds a degree in music, communications and visual arts from the University of San Diego.
He is a Signature artist for Remo World Percussion, designer of the Remo Djembe drum and authored the number one rated instructional video series, "Hands on Drumming". Paulo is now the musical director of "Mystique D'Afrique" a West African drum and dance ensemble, currently featured internationally on the Fox television series, The Method Show.
His life is dedicated to promoting community, creativity and raising global consciousness through rhythm. He surfs and is a certified massage therapist, specializing in Sensate Shiatsu. Paulo offers manyholistic services like Drum Meditations, Sonic Attunements, Watsu and Waterdance.
Tai W. Robinson
PRESIDENT, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Tai W. Robinson is the President, Chief Technology Officer of Intergalactic AFV and is active in all aspects of the company. Tai designed and built the H2LawnMower™ that has been featured on national television and helped develop the H2Go-Kart™ that has been demonstrated at NREL (National Renewable Energy Lab). Featured in the inaugural Drive for Life, Tai's H2VAN™ integration combined pure hydrogen use with CNG and blends of the two. Tai was the Chief Engineer for the H2TOY™ prototype development project, which led Dennis Weavers Drive to Survive cross-country caravan on compressed hydrogen for fuel. Tai helped design the world famous, multi-fuel Green Hummer demonstration project and engineer the original H2H2™ development project. His technical articles are published on evworld.com, renewableenergyaccess.com, electrifyingtimes.com, and the Institute of Ecolonomics newsletter.
http://americanfuelvehicles.com
Tamal Dodge
YOGA INSTRUCTOR AND MODERN YOGI
Tamal has been practicing yoga his whole life. Born and raised in his familys yoga ashram in Hawaii and California, he has been teaching for the last 10 years. Tamal has developed a strong following nation wide. His vigorous vinyasa classes are filled with humor, music, and meditation. His yearly retreats, workshop, and teacher trainings are a way into the life and times of being a modern yogi. Tamals goal is to help you be in the world but not of the world, to be truly peaceful and happy.
http://tamalyogaschool.com
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