A Life of Transformative Connection: Remembering James Marlatt, PhD (opens in new tab)

Fielding Graduate University alum James (Jim) Leonard Marlatt, PhD (HOS ’12), MBA, CEC, PEng, an Institute for Social Innovation Fellow at Fielding, passed away on October 14, 2025, leaving a legacy of scholarship, leadership, and relational generosity. A distinguished scholar-practitioner, certified executive coach, and geological engineer, Dr. Marlatt spent his life combining transformative phenomenology, mindful inquiry, and global business experience to advance personal, social, and ecologic