Penelope Yungblut

Executive Director

Photo: Clara Ueland

Penelope Yungblut was moved by the vision of Touchstone, Inc. when she met and married Touchstone’s founder, John Yungblut. She has served the ministry of Touchstone, Inc. as director since John’s death in 1995. She seeks to accompany those on an inward journey to heal, grow in the life of the spirit, answer to that which lies deepest within, and discern an inner sense of purpose and direction. She aspires to empower individuals to become alive to their potential and creativity and to live authentic and meaningful lives.
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A graduate of Harvard, the Guild for Spiritual Guidance and the C. G. Jung Institute Zurich, Penelope is a counselor and spiritual guide, Jungian analyst and supervisor, with a private practice in Round Hill, Virginia. In addition to working individually with those who seek counseling, spiritual guidance, Jungian analysis, and supervision, Penelope welcomes opportunities to lead small groups and experiential workshops in the USA and abroad.

Since 2004, Penelope has been giving lectures, experiential seminars, and exams to international students in training at the International School of Analytical Psychology Zurich, Switzerland. She is a Training Analyst and member of ISAP, the Association of Graduates in Analytical Psychology, and the International Association for Analytical Psychology.

Penelope, who originally trained as a cultural anthropologist, lives with her husband, Ray Ewing, in the Virginia countryside where she maintains a home office and displays her collection of ethnic art from around the world.

Raymond C. Ewing

Ray Ewing was a Foreign Service officer for the U.S. Department of State for 36 years, serving among other positions as Ambassador to Cyprus (1981-1984) and to Ghana (1989-1992). He was also deputy assistant secretary for European Affairs, dean of the Foreign Service Institute's School of Language Studies, and director of the Office of Foreign Service Career Development and Assignments. In retirement, Ray has been managing editor of the journal Mediterranean Quarterly (1994-2012), president of the Cyprus American Archaeological Research Institute (2010-2015), and president of Diplomatic and Consular Officers Retired, an organization of foreign affairs professionals (2015-2017). Ray became a member of the Touchstone Board after his marriage to Penelope in 2010. Ray enjoys weekly golf and tennis, visits with grandchildren, and travels with Penelope.

Gobi Stromberg

Gobi Stromberg grew up in Mexico where she has conducted extensive anthropological research in the areas of art, identity, and traditional medicine. She has worked with numerous academic institutions and museums in Mexico and the United States. An anthropologist and psychoanalyst, Dr. Stromberg developed a practice in individual and group psychotherapy in New York,1985-1994. In 1995 she founded Tonaltzintli A.C., a non-profit organization, under the auspices of the University of Morelos, Mexico, as a forum for academic and cultural programs that incorporates traditional medicine and spirituality. In 1998 she was awarded the "Martín de la Cruz" Award. She has written for scholarly journals, newspapers, magazines, and published several books. Gobi and Penelope have been friends since graduate student days at the University of California, Berkeley.