Our Organization
Our Vision
Memory Literate World
Our vision is to democratize the teaching of memory for reaching as many people as possible, so they could enjoy the benefits of using their memory at their full potential.
Infinite Creativity
Creativity is enabled by memory. Our vision includes teaching people how to build an intelligent memory so they could generate and implement differentiated ideas.
Learning for a Lifetime
Finally, our vision includes teaching people how to excel at learning any knowledge and skill by understanfiding and practicing the rhythms of memory.
Our Executive Team
Raymond Keene
Chairman of the Board and Dean Faculty
Tony Buzan
Dean of the Faculty
Jorge Castaneda
President and Chief Executive Officer
Our Faculty
Raymond Keene
Chairman and professor
Raymond D. Keene (OBE) is considered one of the best UK chess players. He is the co-founder of the World Memory Championships and an expert in Memory and how chess relates to developing the mind.
Dominic O'Brien
Professor
Dominic is one of the most renowned authorities in Memory around the world. He is the eight time World Memory Champion and has published numerous books on the subject.
Manahel Thabet
Professor
Dr. Manahel Thabet is ranked among the 30 smartest people alive (2011) by SuperScholar and is the recipient of Brain of the Year Award (2015-2016).
Tony Buzan
Dean Faculty and professor
Professor Tony Buzan is the inventor of Mind Mapping, which is used by more than 250 million people around the world. He is a world-renowned expert in the brain and has sold more than 6 million books in brain-related topics.
Jorge Castaneda
CEO and professor
Dr. Castaneda is the inventor of the FISHER methodology for applied creativity and Root Cause Systemic mapping for problem solving. He has conducted seminal research in memory and multiple intelligences.
Elaine Colliar
Professor
Elaine is five times World Mind Mapping Champion, and author of books on Mind Mapping, memory and study skills. She is one of the five Master Trainers in these topics as well as a professional speaker and advisor.
Phil Chambers
Professor
Phil has been a World Mind Mapping Champion and has an in-depth knowledge in Mind Mapping and Memory. He is also Chief Arbiter of the World Memory Sports Council.
Chris Day
Professor
Chris Day is the General Secretary of the World Memory Sports Council and has been part of the sport for over twenty years.