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Services
Strategic Communications
Crafting messages, language, strategy and products to prompt action from targeted audiences
Network Development
Connecting allies to accelerate progress in education, sustainability, and the public good.
Work Management Systems
Designing efficient work systems and supporting team communications
Research and Analysis
Conducting interviews, data scans and more to analyze trends of success and challenge
Education Expertise
Applying expertise in PreK-12 education programs and policy, specializing in environmental literacy and nature-based connections
Coaching and Facilitation
Leading workshops, facilitating strategic meetings, and communications coaching
Clients and Collaborators
The process person.
Defender of all things good and fun.
A force of – and for – nature.
Featured Articles
Series: Everyday Advocacy
Are you an advocate? If you’re reading this, it’s likely that YES, YOU ARE, whether you see yourself that way or not. Anyone working for a cause they are passionate about is an advocate. Really! Advocacy - effectively communicating about your passion and what is...
read moreWhy Write From the Edge of the Schoolyard?
Edge of the Schoolyard is a place to explore how learning happens amidst efforts to meld together community, policy in practice, and connections with nature in American schools. The articles reflects my experiences as a network strategist and communications consultant...
read moreTurning Environmental Trash Into Artistic Treasure
Trash or treasure? This is a game I play with students when we are out walking. On a beach, the options could be seashells, balloons, or sticks. Near a creek, we find plastic bottles, newspaper, or smooth glass. Some finds are more easy to categorize than others. This...
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