PEERS Board of Directors





The PEERS board of directors is composed of the five dedicated individuals below:

Frederick Burks - Executive Director

Jay Lee - Secretary

Declan Banfield - Treasurer

Pamela J. Monday, PhD - Board Member

John Lumiere-Wins - Board Member




Frederick Burks

Qualifications: Two Bachelors degrees, formerly served as a contract language interpreter with the U.S. Department of State for 18 years

Duties: Executive director of PEERS, President of PEERS board of directors and executive committee, website development and updates, management of email messages, networking with individuals around the world who support the tax-exempt purposes of PEERS

Comments: Before resigning from the U.S. State Department in 2004 due to excessive secrecy demands, Fred served for many years as a language interpreter for presidents and other dignitaries. He has dedicated himself both to informing the public about major cover-ups happening in our world, and to inspiring others to transform ourselves and our world through love and empowerment. Fred's deepest commitment in life is "I give all that I am into the service of All That Is." For more, click here.

Compensation: None (volunteer)




Jay Lee

Qualifications: Bachelors degree from University of California at Berkeley, independent researcher

Duties: Secretary of both PEERS board of directors and executive committee, vice president of board, management of books and records for PEERS, research of information for websites

Comments: Jay has been interested in researching various cover-ups for many years. He was actively involved in the 9/11 Truth Alliance of the San Francisco Bay Area, organizing events and assisting in event planning and coordination. Other areas of interest include Eastern philosophy, encouraging growth and transformation through introspection and character development, and alternative health.

Compensation: None (volunteer)




Declan Banfield

Qualifications: Years of independent research on spirituality, education, and empowerment

Duties: Treasurer of both PEERS board of directors and executive committee, occasional research of information for websites

Comments: Declan is the father of two beautiful children, a gardener, painter, and avid follower of national and global politics and social movements. He is passionate about developing and promoting community on many levels.

Compensation: None (volunteer)




Pamela Monday, Ph.D.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Texas, Psychotherapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor

Duties: Member of PEERS board of directors, occasional research for websites

Comments: Pam's passion in life is teaching people the skills they need to improve their relationships, build confidence and self-esteem, and find greater happiness and satisfaction in life. She also empowers people to reach their potential, and to find meaning and purpose in their lives. She has worked with numerous clients with DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder) and with other victims of physical and psychological trauma. Learn more about Pam on her inspiring website at www.relationshiprepairshop.com.

Compensation: None (volunteer)




John Lumiere-Wins

Qualifications: Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Transpersonal Hypnotherapist with offices in Marin and the East Bay. Author, with Lynn Marie Lumiere, of The Awakening West. John has researched in the field of both cover-ups and transformation for many years.

Duties: Member of PEERS board of directors, occasional research for websites

Comments: John is an enthusiastic member of the Transformation Team

Compensation: None (volunteer)




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