With decades of experience in public speaking, coaching, community building and curriculum design informing strategic messaging and public information, I work to cultivate leaders and leadership teams. My work is grounded in qualitative and quantitative research and evidence based strategies, helping people reach their potential. I leverage my expertise in forensics, public speaking, and policy education to expand and diversify the program, and to strengthen our local, regional, and national presence and partnerships.My mission is to foster civic engagement, excellence, and personal growth, and to connect people with opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills in service to their community. I am passionate about public speaking as a unique platform for social change and intellectual challenge. I have a BA in International Relations from Carroll College and studied Literature at Exeter College, Oxford. I leverage my academic background and my expertise in Forensics, Public Speaking, and Policy Education to teach a variety of courses in Law, Economics, and Public Policy, and to expand and diversify the program, and to strengthen our local, regional, and national presence and partnerships.