Director and Instructor: Elizabeth founded COBHA in 1997 and owns Elizabeth Van Buren, Inc. with Larry Jones. She earned a BS Degree from Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY and received a Secondary Credential and a Masters Degrees from UC Berkeley. She is also a graduate of the California School of Herbal Studies, Forestville, CA. Elizabeth was on the education committee at Alliance for International Aromatherapy, working to put national standards in place. She promotes the use of plant energy in the form of Essential Oils, Herbs, and Nutrition for her own community and Nationwide, and is currently enjoying promoting her new book, "Awaken to Healing Fragrance."