Mitchell Ryan Distin
Evolutionary biologist and CEO/Director of The New People Foundation
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer at The New People Foundation
- Location
- Ellsworth, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mitchell Ryan Distin
Once upon a time, in the far-flung wilds of Michigan (on unceded Anishinaabe land), a…
Experience
Chief Executive Officer
May 2025 — Present · Charlevoix, MI, US
The New People Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reimagining the human future through the integration of cutting-edge evolutionary science, timeless Indigenous knowledge, and a holistic approach to well-being.We believe that many of today’s social, ecological, and spiritual crises stem from a profound mismatch between the world we’ve created and the environments in which humans evolved to thrive. Our mission is to bridge this gap by developing science-based, community-driven, and spiritually grounded solutions for a healthier, more cooperative, and more connected world.Through research, education, and on-the-ground initiatives, we work to: Restore our relationship with nature and each other Apply the science of cooperation to real-world governance and social systems Promote ecospiritual and culturally inclusive frameworks for healing and transformation Build a global network of thinkers, doers, and dreamers committed to an evolutionary vision of human thrivingFrom local pilot programs to international collaborations, we are building a future rooted not in domination, but in regeneration, reciprocity, and respect. We are The New People—and our time has finally come.
Education
UCL
Master of Science - MS, History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
University of Valencia
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
2019 — 2021
University of Cambridge
International Mention, History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
2022 — 2023
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Neuroscience
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