Local Volunteers

In recent years, TNS grew immensely. 10 years ago, we had around 500 members world-wide, today we have that number of members outside the US alone (in addition to the about 1500 members in the US). So there is some interest in local meetings around the world, in members interacting in their local language.

Scroll down for the list of our Local Volunteers and regular gatherings around the world, or click here to see our Press Contacts, or Ambassadors, in different languages,

Australia G’day, my name is Tony and I live in Sydney Australia. I’ve been a Triple Nine member for some time now. I was an intelligence officer and a data scientist when I worked, but now I am trying to be retired. I am married and have two children, who could join Triple Nine, if they accepted children. My interests are wide ranging into almost everything, and I would love to say G’day if you have any questions, or you are travelling this way. [email protected]	Local volunteer Tony
Belgium: Wallonia Salut ! Je suis Guillaume, et je crois que je suis ici parce que je suis mû par une curiosité pathologique : comprendre les nuances, dénicher les singularités, observer le monde à travers mille prismes. J’accumule les sujets d’intérêt comme d’autres collectionnent les timbres : avec patience, émerveillement et un brin d’obsession. Mais cette curiosité a un prix, parfois difficile à expliquer à ceux dont le fonctionnement est différent. J’ai rejoins la Triple Nine Society en 2025, et je dois dire que ça a été comme entendre l’écho d’une voix rare et précieuse : celle de personnes à part, à la fois proches et lointaines, qui observent, ressentent et réfléchissent d’une manière singulière. C’est un endroit où l’on n’attend rien de vous, où l’on se sent moins seul. Une association où chacun peut s’investir autant ou aussi peu qu’il·elle le souhaite. Il y a mille raisons de rejoindre la TNS, et je serai heureux de répondre aux questions de celles et ceux qui hésitent encore. J’espère aussi pouvoir mettre sur pied des rencontres régulières en Belgique francophone, pour les membres qui le souhaitent, et tisser ensemble une communauté de complicités intellectuelles atypiques. [email protected]	Local volunteer Guillaume
Brazil Saudações — meu nome é Eduardo C. da Costa; moro no Sul do Brasil. Sou membro da TNS desde 2015 e fui vice-presidente da Mensa Brasil entre 2014 e 2015. Trabalho em um tribunal federal, sou casado e pai de dois filhos. Dentre 357 interesses, cito cinco: filosofia, Direito, religião, heráldica e poesia. Se estiver de passagem pelo Brasil ou quiser trocar ideias, terei prazer em conversar. [email protected]
Canada (French) Comme pour plusieurs, joindre la Triple Nine a fait partie de ma quête pour tenter de comprendre ce qui me différencie et ce qui me ressemble. Je suis heureuse d'avoir découvert une communauté accueillante, généreuse et colorée qui stimule mes réflexions. Connectez-vous! Qui sait comment une rencontre virtuelle ou réelle pourrait vous inspirer et surtout, qui sait comment vous pourriez aussi inspirer cette communauté. Au plaisir de faire votre connaissance Natacha [email protected]	Local volunteer Natacha
Canada: Toronto Steven Minuk is a Toronto-area psychotherapist interested in the ideas of Jung, philosophy and intellectual history. He invites local Triple Nine members to correspond and meet for good cheer and banter. [email protected]	Local volunteer Steven

Denmark

Mit navn er Kjeld Danneskiold-Samsøe og jeg bor I København. Jeg arbejder med IT (overraskelse) og jeg har været medlem af både Mensa og TNS siden 2010. Mit mål - som lokal TNS frivillig - er at forøge antallet af TNS-medlemmer i Danmark (og resten af Skandinavien) og forhåbentlig også lave nogle lokale TNS-møder og arrangementer.
TNS er en vigtig del af mit liv - jeg har faktisk et TNS logo tatoveret på min højre skulder - og jeg er altid glad for at kunne byde nye medlemmer velkommen i Foreningen. Mit primære mål i forbindelse med rekruttering er medlemmer i Mensa. I det netværk jeg har i Mensa, er der adskillige gode kandidater til TNS. Udfordringen er at overbevise dem om, at TNS - selv om der er mange lighedspunkter - ER forskellig fra Mensa.
Når TNS medlemmer fra andre lande besøger Danmark, skal de ikke tøve med at kontakte mig. Jeg kan fortælle dem, hvad der er værd at se, eller hjælpe med praktiske ting, og vi kan måske også spise en hyggelig frokost eller middag sammen.

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Local volunteer
Kjeld

France

Bonjour !
Après des pérégrinations qui m’ont amenées un peu partout en France et autour du globe, je suis à nouveau installé à Paris, où j’ai pu connecter avec de nombreux membres de TNS !
On se réunit de manière presque régulière, en principe les 9 de chaque mois, avec un lieu qui change à chaque fois mais qui est habituellement assez central à Paris.
On organise également d’autres rencontres selon les occasions qui se présentent, et on essaie de pérenniser un évènement annuel et national, en province cette fois-ci.
Je serais ravi de vous intégrer à notre petite communauté francophone, alors n’hésitez pas à me contacter !

Every 9th of the month a local TNS gathering takes place in Paris. Contact Vincent for more information.

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Local volunteer
Vincent

Germany

Mein Name ist Werner Konik und ich lebe in Heidelberg. Nach über 30 Jahren Karriere im IT geniesse ich meinen Ruhestand mit verschiedensten Aktivitäten. Als life-member bei TNS habe ich schon an vielen TNS-Treffen teilgenommen — Supersache. Auf Facebook bin ich ebenfalls recht aktiv. Wer also hier in Deutschland sein (TNS)-Leben weiter bereichern will, kann sich gern bei mir melden. Und wer mal TNS persönlich erleben will, kann sich bei mir melden, um Mitgliedschaft zu organisieren oder mehr zu erfahren. Ich höre immer wieder, wie Mitglieder und Gäste die gemeinsame Zeit mit Gleichgesinnten genießen — Ich freue mich also auf Euch und Euren Kontakt.
Bis bald mal.

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Local volunteer
Werner

India Hello, my name is Vishrut and I’m from Bangalore. I discovered the Triple Nine Society in 2025 while searching for a community of like-minded individuals who enjoy deep and thoughtful discussions. After learning more about the Society and its membership requirements, I was pleased to find that I met the criteria and joined soon thereafter. I am currently an undergraduate bioengineering student with a broad range of interests, ranging from learning foreign languages and swimming to tutoring, physical fitness, and meeting new people. As a Local Volunteer for India, I am happy to share information about the Triple Nine Society, respond to questions from prospective members, and help foster meaningful connections within the community. If you would like to learn more, please feel free to get in touch. [email protected]	Local volunteer Vishrut
Italy Ciao, mi chiamo Diego Fortunati e vivo vicino a Venezia. Sono un pedagogista e psicologo e mi occupo di plusdotazione dal 2006, un ambito che continuo a esplorare con passione e impegno. Nel corso del tempo ho avuto l’opportunità di accompagnare molte famiglie e persone ad alto potenziale in percorsi di consapevolezza e crescita. Ho anche creato un canale YouTube dedicato all’argomento, dal titolo ‘Oddio, mio figlio è plusdotato’, pensato per offrire supporto e informazione a genitori, educatori ed insegnati. Credo fortemente nel valore della rete e del confronto tra pari, ed è per questo che mi piacerebbe contribuire ad ampliare e rafforzare la comunità italiana di TNS. Se desideri saperne di più o semplicemente fare due chiacchiere, sarò felice di sentirti. Scrivimi senza esitazione: [email protected]	Local volunteer Diego
Japan こんにちは。 TNSローカルボランティアの江川泰暢（Yasunobu EGAWA）です。 2016年に入会して以来、私はTNSのなかで、心地よい距離感を保ちながら多くの方々と交流を重ねてまいりました。 TNSが提供する最も価値あるものの一つは、多様な価値観を持つ人々との出会いです。もちろん、どのような出会いもかけがえのないものですが、TNSの交流には、知的好奇心を共有する仲間同士だからこそ生まれる深みがあると感じています。 TNSという場の意義は、“入会行為そのもの”（自己満足）に終わるものではありません。むしろ、入会は、生涯の友との出会いや、忘れがたい未知への冒険への始まりだと、私は信じています。ご入会や活動にご興味がございましたら、いつでもお気軽にお声がけください。皆様との新たな出会いを、心よりお待ちしております。 If international members are traveling to Japan, please feel free to contact me. [email protected]	Local volunteer Yasunobu
Mexico Xavier Alexandro Díaz representa a la Triple Nine Society en México. Originario de Cancún, ciudad emblemática del mundo maya y del Caribe mexicano, es un apasionado polímata y un viajero incansable. Miembro activo de diversas asociaciones, ha sido ponente en TEDx, colabora regularmente con medios de comunicación nacionales e internacionales (incluyendo con la reconocida Martha Debayle), y ha participado como mentor en iniciativas como “Jóvenes Transformadores” y el South American Business Forum. Si te interesa saber más sobre TNS en México, ya seas miembro nuevo o potencial, o simplemente quieres recomendaciones para conocer este país fascinante, puedes contactarlo en: [email protected]	Local volunteer Xavier
New Zealand Hi, I'm Bill. I've been in TNS for several years. I haven't been able to get to the conferences, the ggg999 or egg999, since New Zealand is a bit far away. That's alright, because there are ways to get involved remotely: the Facebook and LinkedIn groups, and through the newsletter, Vidya. The discussions are interesting (and challenging), as well as entertaining. I'm an economics consultant based in Wellington. A lot of my work is in agriculture and natural resources, such as modelling farmer behaviour and analysing the value of agricultural research. As is common in TNS, I have other interests, too. I do research on psychoanalytic and critical theory, play a few instruments, try to garden, and do a bit of martial arts. Of course, I'm also interested in intelligence, HIQ people, giftedness, and so on. Originally from the US, I've lived in NZ for years. I do travel around the country a bit, so I'm happy to meet up outside of Wellington, too. [email protected]	Local volunteer Bill
Philippines (English) Hello! I’m Chris, an Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer from Cebu, Philippines, and I’m delighted to serve as your local outreach for the Triple Nine Society. I’m passionate about sustainable innovation, whether through pioneering research, mind‑bending puzzles, or collaborative study, and dedicated to sharing resources that cultivate a thriving community of inquisitive thinkers. If you’re excited to tackle brainteasers, exchange insights, or connect with fellow members, I’m here to guide and support your intellectual journey. Feel free to reach out at the email address below—I can’t wait to meet you! [email protected]	Local volunteer Chris
Portugal Se você chegou até esta página, deve estar curioso sobre o que poderá encontrar na Triple Nine. Eu encontrei pessoas excepcionais e que, de maneira imprevista, tiveram grande influência no curso da minha vida profissional e pessoal desde 2012. Por diversas que sejam as histórias e culturas de todos nós por aqui, é inegável a sensação de estar entre velhos amigos quando estamos juntos. Se você quiser conversar em português e se informar sobre a nossa Sociedade em Portugal, não hesite em me escrever. Apenas escreva ou deixe o seu telefone, que poderei telefonar de volta se for do seu agrado. [email protected]	Local volunteer Julio
Spain Hola, soy Jose y vivo en Barcelona. Me he unido como voluntario local con la intención de aportar valor a esta comunidad tan singular. Profesionalmente soy consultor estratégico, aunque mi verdadera vocación es comprender cómo pensamos, sentimos y decidimos. Me apasiona la neurociencia, especialmente en su relación con la emoción, la superdotación y la toma de decisiones. Estoy desarrollando una metodología propia para enseñar a pensar estratégicamente, tanto en el ámbito personal como profesional. Soy padre de dos niños curiosos, y uno de mis mayores retos y placeres es acompañarlos en su crecimiento con consciencia y sentido. Si alguna vez pasas por España —o simplemente quieres conversar sobre estrategia, cerebro o vida— estaré encantado de charlar. [email protected]	Local volunteer José
Switzerland Wir haben ja bereits einen ausgesprochen emsigen Local Volunteer, der den deutschsprachigen Raum bearbeitet und sogar zwei Volunteers für den französischsprachigen Raum — da braucht's nicht unbedingt noch einen Extra-Schweizer. Würde man denken. Mais nous savons tous que la vie n'est pas toujours rationnelle, alors je me suis mis ici comme volontaire pour la Suisse. Purtroppo, però, non parlo italiano — ma se sei un interessato ticinese, sono sicuro che troveremo un modo per comunicare! Se solo su DeepL.... At any rate, I'll continue in English, a Swiss tradition. I live near Lucerne, have been active in TNS for longer than I can remember and whatever you need to know about TNS in Switzerland, just contact me. [email protected]	Local volunteer Thorsten
United Kingdom If you're in the UK and you want to know more about what TNS has to offer, you should email Tom Chantler at [email protected]. Tom has been a member of TNS since early 2013 and was elected Member-at-Large and appointed Information Officer in 2016. He is a freelance consultant who lives in the south of England and he specialises in information security, solution architecture and solving interesting problems, usually involving computers. You can find out more than you want to know about him by starting at: https://tomssl.com/about. [email protected]	Local volunteer Tom
USA: Arizona Hello, my name is Rajesh Raghavan, and I have been living near Phoenix, AZ since October 2023. My parents immigrated to Boston, Massachusetts, USA from India in 1970. I spent the first 21 years of my life in Massachusetts, and I graduated from MIT in 1992 where I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering along with a Minor in Political Science, focusing on International Relations. I also have a Master of Science degree in Optical Sciences from the University of Arizona (May 2008) and a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University (August 2013) focusing on Digital Signal Processing. I have a variety of interests in and out of STEM. Within STEM, I am fascinated by Maxwell’s Equations, Quantum Mechanics, Computer Science, and Mathematics, particularly Analysis. Outside of STEM I have interests in philosophy, comparative religion (Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity), law, intelligence (both HUMINT and SIGINT), foreign cultures, and current affairs both within the US and internationally. I regularly read The Economist every week. Since I grew up in Massachusetts, currently live in Arizona, and since my sister and brother-in-law live near New York City, I would love to see more TNS meetups in all three states, as well as hopefully recruiting additional TNS Local Volunteers in Massachusetts and in metro New York City. [email protected]	Local volunteer Rajesh
USA: California Ina Bendis in Santa Clara, California here! I first learned of TNS in around 2007 at a Mensa Meet-and-Greet in the SF Bay Area, enjoyed hanging out with the TNS-ers there, realized that my academic test scores met TNS standards, and promptly joined. I eventually became increasingly involved in the online discussions and, in 2011 when TNS needed a new Membership Officer, I volunteered to help in that role because I’d come to appreciate TNS as a source of friendships and intellectual stimulation and wanted to share this joy with others. Since that time, I’ve served nearly continously on TNS’s Board/”ExCom”, first as MO, then Member-at-Large, and now as Director. And over those years my love for and commitment to TNS has only grown. Over the years I’ve attended a few wonderful ggg999 events in the US and, in the pre-COVID days organized and hosted TNS meet-ups in the SF Bay Area, which I hope to resume. The “professional me” started off as a scientist, then practiced medicine for a couple of decades, then switched to business consulting and then Law (Yes, I do have ADHD!), and lifelong teacher and sometime artist. Most important, I’m proud mom of two kids and seven teen-to-adult grandkids! [email protected]	Local volunteer Ina
USA: Hawaii I am a legal anthropologist based in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, with academic training in law, cultural anthropology, and comparative literature. I earned my Juris Doctor at Wayne State University School of Law and later completed post-graduate work in anthropology, focusing on how law, culture, and identity shape everyday life across societies. Over the years, my work has included journalism, public relations, and nonprofit leadership, often centered on cultural history, communication, and education. I have written for a variety of national and international publications and have remained involved in civic, cultural, and educational organizations. What has stayed constant throughout my career is a love of learning and a respect for thoughtful conversation. I am the Vice Chair of Mensa Hawaii. I have been a member of the Triple Nine Society since 1985, and 2025 marks my 40th anniversary of membership. Triple Nine has long been a meaningful intellectual home for me, offering not only stimulating ideas but also a sense of community and shared curiosity. As a local volunteer in Honolulu, I am glad to give back by helping strengthen connections among members, supporting local activities, and welcoming both long-time and new members to the Society. [email protected]	Local volunteer Anton
USA: Minnesota Hello, my name is Michelle Tighe, and I am the Local Volunteer for the Minnesota area. I joined TNS in 1988, but lapsed after a few years, and then rejoined again in the summer of 2025. I enjoy the Discourse and Discord online sites, but I think that the TNS experience is greatly enhanced by getting to know my fellow TNS members in person at ggg999 or local meetings. My vision is to help facilitate local connections in Minnesota. I am currently retired; my career included working in IT as a mainframe developer/systems analyst and then project management and ended with me applying my project management skills to real estate sales. I have one son, who now has 2 children of his own. I enjoy traveling, cooking, reading, solving puzzles, walking my dog, dabbling with musical instruments (which really annoys the dog), and spending time with friends and family. I look forward to meeting you. Please reach out to me with any questions or suggestions, or if you are going to be in the area and would like to arrange a meetup! [email protected]	Local volunteer Michelle
USA: North Carolina If you're in or near North Carolina, and you’re interested in local and regional Triple Nine events, definitely send an e-mail to Laura Drake at [email protected] Laura is one of the true Triple Nine old-timers, having first become a member in 1992. She used to participate in the original Columbus Day TNS national conferences (pre-ggg999) and great informal regional gatherings, as well as hosting numerous local events, back in the 1990s. Since then, she has continued both hosting and participating in local get-togethers on both coasts, forming some great friendships along the way and across the decades. In the current Triple Nine era (2010 ff), she has hosted one ggg999 and was part of the group that put together another one. She has also spoken at a number of ggg999s on a wide range of different subjects. The state of North Carolina and the immediate region surrounding it are right at the edge of critical mass, in terms of numbers of interested members, to be able to have some great local and regional events, but a few more are needed. If you are a new or prospective member seeing this, or a long-time member, and you think you might enjoy some warm, friendly, informal, geeky get-togethers with fellow Triple Niners in or near this state, definitely get in touch. [email protected]	Local volunteer Laura
USA: Texas Hello, I’m Noel Zinn. Graduated from UC Berkeley. Peace Corps volunteer in India. Met future wife in Singapore. Worked as a doodlebugger in Indonesia. Traveled throughout SE Asia photographing Hindu and Buddhist temples. Back in the States, worked for navigation, geophysical, and oil companies, and my own geodetic consultancy. Earned graduate degree in mathematics along the way. Currently, a Texas Master Naturalist, aspiring bird photographer, and reader of philosophy and neuroscience. My wife is a retired registered nurse and a nature enthusiast. Three adult sons. I meditate, enjoy discussions with friends, and have written about the undeciphered Indus Valley script. New to TNS, I welcome the opportunity to meet others in the (broad) Houston area. [email protected]	Local volunteer Noel

International Coordinator

Hello, my name is Benjamin and I live in Berlin. On TNS Discourse you mostly find me in the garden, musical instruments and administrative section. Some things I have been into can be found under Benjamin Wand - Verbose CV.
After bringing the concept of the Ambassadors forward, I serve as International Coordinator now. You can read about my activities here. If you wish to volunteer as Local Volunteer or Ambassador, or if something on the volunteer list needs updating, please don’t hesitate to contact me at:

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International Coordinator
Benjamin