COSMIC CITIZEN CORPS

Bridging Personal Evolution & Planetary Preservation

6 month in-depth training begins January 19, 2025

Designed to expand your understanding of what is possible in this one precious life, and give you the tools to step into that with courage, The Corps is our most in-depth technical leadership training program. Respectfully and profoundly weaving foundational science, modern psychology, Yogic and Buddhist practices, optimized lifestyle habits, and indigenous ethics, this syncretic training is absolutely unique, impactful, and timely.

Over six months you will significantly transform your experience of life and increase your capacity to make positive change in your relationships, work, and beyond, for the benefit of the Whole. This program makes some big promises, the question is… Are you ready?

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Connect
Belong
BelongJoin a community of brilliant committed changemakers dedicated to integrating and balancing ALL their capacities in service to the greater good.
Communicate
CommunicateAuthentically transform your communication to show up in every conversation in alignment with your new EQ and Cosmic Worldview.
Lead
LeadWith your power and intelligence comes a great responsibility to lead with compassion, vulnerability, and break the hierarchical old models of separation and conflict.
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Expand
Awareness
AwarenessBecome more aware of the subtlest aspects of your moment to moment experience while encompassing a larger Cosmic view of Consciousness.
Energy
EnergyIncrease your energy and focus, sustainably expanding your capacity for positive action in your life and work.
Psyche
PsycheLearn multiple psychological models, increase your emotional intelligence to navigate your own inner world, and better understand everyone you meet.
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Align
Daily Life
Daily LifeImplement an optimized lifestyle including movement, food, rhythm, and more in integrity with your values and goals.
Perspective
Perspective Our Cosmology is our understanding of the Universe and our place in it. This is foundational to what we see as possible, and the direction we move with our actions.
Compass
Compass You can always know the next right step that will benefit you, your loved ones, and the Whole.
Align

This program is absolutely unique. Think of it as a hybrid of a Graduate level University course + an esoteric meditation training + a guided high performance bootcamp.

The Corps content draws from physical and social science, Buddhism, NonDual Shaiva Yoga, Big History, psychology, transformative communication, biohacking, and indigenous perspectives from around the globe.

We have a variety of guest facilitators who weave together topics and practices to facilitate an expanded Cosmic worldview, profound personal evolution, and tangible resources to apply to your life, work, and relationships -- now and in the future.

  • You will attend engaging weekly Zoom sessions that include didactic and community elements.
  • You commit to a daily practice that includes guided meditations leading you through an intentional arc of subtle practices throughout the six months.
  • You take on shifts in your lifestyle -- restrictions and observances -- that will optimize your circumstances, health, and psyche to safely accelerate change.
  • You practice with others as brilliant and committed as you; exploring and receiving support from the feedback loop created with group dynamics.
  • You receive 1:1 support from the Lead Facilitator to tune the curriculum to your constitution and circumstances.
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Cristina Star
FOUNDER + PLANETARY PHYSICIST
LEAD FACILITATOR

Cristina Star is a scientist and Buddhist with a lifelong passion for exploring the nature of all things, inner and outer, and applying what she learns to to help people be their best and work to solve the monumental challenges of this time. She earned a degree in Physics from UC Berkeley, worked for Lawrence Berkeley Labs in both the Physics and Geochemistry divisions, with the Space Sciences Lab managing a small telescope array on Mount Wilson for Nobel Laureate Dr. Charles Townes, and did graduate studies in planetary science. After a decade of in-depth study in indigenous, buddhist, and yogic practice and teaching personal transformation programs through her company, TRU Education, she is currently finishing a masters in Space Policy. Star is an advisor to SETI Institute and IONS, and works with The Human Space Program to support collaborations between environmentalists and space ventures towards ensuring our future is ultimately of benefit to the Earth and the celestial systems we settle. Cosmic Citizen Trainings is the synthesis of over two decades of study and practice and teaching, built to serve the individual and the whole.

Alejandra Siroka
TRANSFORMATIVE COMMUNICATION

Alejandra Siroka M.A. is a transformative communication teacher and coach and host of the Language Alchemy Podcast, who’s devoted her life to studying and teaching how language and communication shape our lives and relationships.

As a truth seeker, she integrates scientific approaches and holistic methods to access, express, and live our deepest truths skillfully and compassionately. Her studies in socio-and psycholinguistics, yoga and non-dualistic Eastern philosophies, mindfulness, Non-violent communication, neurobiology, Buddhist psychology and Neuro Linguistic Programming led her to found Language AlchemyTM.

Language AlchemyTM is a transformative process that helps individuals, couples and groups develop thriving conscious relationships by speaking their truth with clarity, confidence and compassion. Alejandra holds three master’s degrees in the fields of language, communication and conscious leadership.

She contributes key communication elements to multiple Cosmic Citizen Training programs.

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Heather Gallagher
MERGING TECHNOLOGY + CULTURE

Heather is a colorful multi-dimensional dynamo who defies traditional explanations and expectations.

A creative and fun-loving force of nature, she is also a recovered corporate IT consultant with a Master’s in Computer Science and 30 years of professional geekery tucked under her rhinestone studded belt. Heather was the head of Technology and Design for Burning Man for 17 years, where she was an entrusted community leader, strategic visionary, cultural ambassador, public speaker and visual storyteller for the organization.

At the heart of what became a global phenomenon, she gained an unparalleled understanding of how a city overflowing with art and spectacle can emerge from a blank dusty canvas, and alongside it deeply transformative experiences, civic engagement, and an inspired global community.

Most recently Heather has been working with multiple startups as a pioneer in augmented reality and immersive experience design. She is an inspirational speaker whose stories are full of colorful surprises, humorous anecdotes, poignant wisdom and imagery that never fails to delight.

A natural and experienced leader, she inspires and empowers teams and brings embodied wisdom, aesthetic and spatial intelligence, humanistic cultural values, and a special sparkle to everything she touches.

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Tamara Vodovoz
SOMATIC RELEASE PROCESS

Tamara, originally from Colombia, pursued her passion for the well-being of living beings through Veterinary Medicine. Her academic journey took her to the University of California, Davis, where she earned a master's and Ph.D. in epidemiology and Comparative Pathology.

Simultaneously, Tamara has been a dedicated yoga student since a teenager and a teacher since 2011, advocating for the profound benefits of yoga for individuals from all walks of life. As a yoga instructor, she blends scientific understanding with holistic approaches, incorporating myofascial release, nervous system regulation, and self-massage techniques.

Tamara is also very enthusiastic about Thai massage, a partner practice emphasizing the Buddhist concept of Metta (loving kindness) to heal our sense of separation and co-regulate emotions.

Her journey reflects a blend of scientific inquiry, spiritual exploration, and a commitment to fostering interconnectedness. Through her work and teachings, Tamara inspires others to deepen their connection with themselves and the world."

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You hear the call, right?

It stirs deep inside, demanding your growth. It beckons you to become a stronger, clearer, more capable version of yourself… and not just for you to be a better you, a happier you, a healthier you, but also because that version of you can give more, help more, and build a more beautiful world. The Earth, Moon, and solar ecosystem need you at your best for what is coming…

Through The Corps, you will receive:

Increased energy + focus + alignment
Resilience to stress + A default sense of calm
Access to your compass + Courage to follow it
Agency + Empowerment + interconnectedness
Confidence to be your authentic self
Clear communication from your values
Expanded worldview integrating science + timeless wisdom
Ethical systems to ensure positive outcomes for the whole
Holistic systems thinking for problem solving
Subtle practices that accelerate growth
Emotional intelligence to navigate the psyche
A lasting community of change makers

This Program is for you if:

  • Intellectually curious, seeking Advanced self-improvement and understanding.
  • Committed to deep personal and professional growth.
  • Inspired to live up to your potential and contribute meaningfully.
  • Ready to invest in lasting change, integrating scientific insights with cultural wisdom.
  • Seeking to enhance your leadership skills during times of massive change
  • Craving a supportive network of like-minded individuals for shared growth and collaboration.
Together, we co-create a flourishing future to proudly represent Earth in the Cosmos.
Our Mission is to guide, support, and resource you to live as your Highest, and to lead in a manner that helps others do the same.
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Testimonials

“My experience with Cosmic Citizen has been transformative, as I feel now that I am not alone. Cristina Star's presence and commitment to each participant's growth is significant. Her ability to explain difficult and philosophical concepts related to the Cosmic Citizen ethos significantly impacted my life-view and personal development. She tailored instructional material to provide practical steps to improve my inner Awareness and Life energy. Her ability to engage pain points and educate on ways to grow beyond them strengthened my desire to be myself, and her program inspired me to continue with my Purpose, and created an invaluable and supportive community for me. I am immensely grateful for the change it made in my life and the possibilities it opens ahead.

Adam Dickinson

SPACE INTELLIGENCE ANALYST + DESIGNER 

Through Cosmic Citizen training, I have begun to express the real me to the world, benefitting both my career and personal spheres. With discipline and commitment to the vision of my potential future, I was able to get myself unstuck in multiple areas of my life. I feel more confident in who I’ve always been and what it means to introduce that person to the larger world.”

Bailey Burns

AEROSPACE SYSTEMS ENGINEER + ANALOG ASTRONAUT

I am still blown away by Cristina’s clarity, integrity and authentic presence. Through her mentorship I was able to see my life situation in a completely new light, understand my relationship patterns, and make long overdue changes in a healthy respectful way. Her empowerment and clarity saved me a lot of pain. I also adore her inspiration to implement regular healthy practices in my daily life.

Andreas Schindler

FOUNDER, SCHINDLER IT SOLUTIONS

A Community of Cosmic Citizens

We serve Space, Science, and Technology professionals who are serious about their continued personal evolution, and creating positive influence through their work.

Understanding the subtleties of supportive group dynamics, enhancing communication and leadership, and facilitating co-creation are significant aspects of The Corps.

Other personal development programs out there have a cliff’s edge at the end, leaving you feeling on your own. We are committed to building long lasting community and a pathway with up to 3 years of study, practice and growth. Additionally, Alumni of The Corps gain membership into an ongoing structured community designed to facilitate connection, collaboration, support, continued practice, and organize to support your Missions.

In the years ahead, as you navigate the seas of change in the external world and in your own capacities, you will have powerful allies and a forum to keep you on point.

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Key Dates and logistics

Time commitment: 5 hours/week
1:1 monthly session with Lead Facilitator to customize program elements.
  • 2 hour weekly live session.
  • 2 hours weekly reading and assignments.
  • 30 minutes weekly practice partner call.
  • 30 min weekly community forum participation.
Sundays
1:00pm -
3:00pm
Live Sessions
Thursdays
12:00pm -
1:00pm
Office Hours
All times in Pacific Time Zone
Sessions should be attended live and will be recorded.
Optional:
  • 1 hr weekly Group Calls
Program runs from January 19, to July 20, 2025
  • Applications close Jan 15.
  • Admissions until the program is full.

EXCHANGE

All programs are priced tier based, where each price point is the same program but reflects a self-assessment of financial standing.

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Zero interest payment plans are available at any tier.

BEFORE
December
15
$3,600
$5,400
$7,200
AFTER
December
16
$4,000
$6,000
$8,000
EXCHANGE EXPLAINED

How to determine what you Pay for this Program

We believe that pricing can and should be an equitable exchange that creates stronger communities. Our model is inspired by the Green Bottle Model from Worts + Cunning as implemented by Doctor Blossom. We also want to help to create a conscious, intentional and value-aligned culture of payment. Reflecting honestly about your financial situation and paying at a level you can afford helps us to grow a healthy and sustainable community. It also respects the mission and work of the Cosmic Citizen Team. Please read the following criteria and determine which price is appropriate for you:

You have access to financial security, own property, or have personal savings; if you are able to pay for "wants" and spend little time worrying about securing necessities in your life. If you have economic privilege and power in our community, this price is for you.

By choosing this price, you are “paying it forward” and contributing to a more equitable world. This is the price we would charge all practitioners if we didn’t offer a sliding scale, as it reflects the true cost of offering the program.

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You have access to financial security, own property, or have personal savings; if you are able to pay for "wants" and spend little time worrying about securing necessities in your life. If you have economic privilege and power in our community, this price is for you.

By choosing this price, you are “paying it forward” and contributing to a more equitable world. This is the price we would charge all practitioners if we didn’t offer a sliding scale, as it reflects the true cost of offering the program.

You struggle to maintain access to needs such as health care, housing, food, child care, and are living paycheck to paycheck, or are in significant debt, or on government programs such as EBT. Those who are from traditionally marginalized communities–such as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQIA+, disabled, living in countries with an unfavorable exchange rate, and/or whose first language is other than English–are encouraged to apply. We offer various options to ensure your full participation without adding financial stress.

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“Our Mission is to guide, support, and resource you to live as your Highest, and to lead in a manner that helps others do the same. “
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