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

Raymond Keene

Chairman of the Board and Dean Faculty

Tony Buzan

Tony Buzan

Dean of the Faculty

Jorge Castaneda

Jorge Castaneda

President and Chief Executive Officer

Our Faculty

Raymond Keene

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Years of Memory Research

World Memory Championships

Millions of books sold by faculty

Millions of people using our methodologies