Alan Cooney

Founder, President, and Truyu Guide

Alan’s core values are growth, connection, and love. He’s grateful to have done dozens of diverse personal growth courses and processes, each expanding his awareness and ability to assist others. Alan’s 25 years of deep personal growth work combine with his mastery of science and technology to yield a unique aptitude for creating scientifically sound, reliable processes for personal expansion. As a highly respected mentor and coach, Alan has helped hundreds of individuals to break free from their limiting beliefs and self-imposed restrictions. He holds an honors degree in engineering, and left a senior position at Apple to form Truyu and pursue his love of helping people grow.

Mary Joy

Founder and Truyu Guide

Kirby’s core values are growth, connecting, and love. This is immediately evident; her presence radiates deep warmth, caring, and emotional safety. A highly competent and compassionate professional, Kirby has founded several companies and directed multiple nonprofit agencies, each with a mission to heal and empower people of diverse ages and abilities. Kirby holds a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology. She has practiced family therapy, individual counseling, and personal coaching for 28+ years. Her genius as a compassionate listener, intuitive healer, and highly skilled therapist made Kirby a natural to co-found Truyū. She loves Truyu because in all her years of counseling experience, Truyu’s processes have proven to be the most effective.

“I really appreciate the illumination I’ve received. I see clearly the things that were blocking me. I feel so much more at peace.”

— Ana L., Customer Service Rep.

Kate Gillispie

Truyu Guide

Kate’s core values are connection, learning, and joy. She began leading personal growth groups at the age of 12, and is a natural leader with the ability to attune to others and create environments in which people grow organically. Kate uses her innate empathy and insight to empower many, many people. Her zeal for Truyu stems from its revolutionary processes and the profound life transformations she is privileged to witness in her clients. Kate holds a Masters Degree in Psychology.