Charlene Afremow, former Landmark Forum Leader, passed away on May 28, 2025. Her life and contribution are being celebrated by people all over the world.
Charlene was a pioneering figure in the field of personal development. When Werner Erhard founded est, he hired Charlene as one of the first women to lead the est Training. This happened at a time when there were very few female coaches.
She was a successful and beloved Forum Leader. Throughout her career at Landmark, Charlene was dedicated to the principles of transformation and making a difference in people’s lives. Later, at an age when most people would have retired, she continued to powerfully and successfully lead the Advanced Course and The Forum for Teens.
Her life impacted hundreds of thousands of people. Stories and heartfelt shares have been coming in from all quarters.
- Landmark Communication Course designer, Sandy Robbins said, “Charlene was certainly one of a kind. She led my est Training. I had not said one word during the entire program and then, at the very end, she stopped me and looked into my eyes and said, ‘You are going to be a leader in this work.’ How she possibly knew that, when I was one of over 250 people sitting in that training. Further, I had not spoken a word all weekend and had no such idea. This remains one of the great mysteries of my life.”
- A long time former leader of the Landmark Advanced Course, Josselyne Herman-Saccio said “Charlene was more than a light in the world – she was the world to so many. Fierce in her commitment, unwavering in her compassion, and relentless in her stand for human beings, Charlene left an indelible mark on everyone she encountered.”
- Landmark Graduate and Attorney Eliott Zinger said on Facebook, “One of the finest human beings on the planet. I’m sure you will be leading a course in heaven very soon and being straight with all the angels.”
These are but just a few of the people speaking out on Charlene’s impact.
Charlene’s legacy is one of resilience, transformation, and unwavering dedication to empowering others. Her contributions to the field of personal development have left an indelible mark, and she will be remembered with deep respect, admiration, and love.
You are invited to share remembrances and acknowledgements here in the comments or at Charlene’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/charlene.afremow/.
A note to reader: This post previously contained a mis-attributed quote that was corrected on June 8th