Policy Adviser- US Senate Agriculture Committee, 1990-1994. Inclusion of tropical forest impacts in US international agricultural assistance programs.- Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) 1993. Provided arguments and wording to include forest peoples and Indigenous cultures in the policy guidelines.- Conservation International. 1991. Consulted on local economic development for the Petén, Guatemala. Project later became part of the Maya Biosphere Reserve.- Dublin City Council, IE. 2001-2008. Advice and training on sustainable urban development.- Irish Green Party, 2001-2009. Policy advice and training.........Capacity Building:-Rainforest Action Network; Rainforest Alliance. 1985- 1990. Campaign design and strategy. Communications and branding.-Arctic to Amazonia Alliance, USA / Global. 1989-1999. Creation of communications strategies to bring Indigenous front line struggles into mainstream awareness. Brought human rights into environmental sector agenda. -Cultivate Sustainable Living Center, IE. 2000-2008. Ongoing series of learning events.-Dublin City Council, IE. 2001-2008. Planning Dept. Annual series of training events.-City of Vilanova i la Geltrú, Catalunya. Department of Economic Opportunity. Green economic policy.......Learning Journeys- Youth and Elders Project. Berlin, Copenhagen and Dublin. Co-Founder, Co-Creator. October 2011 – PresentA week long Personal and Professional Intensive on board a Tall Ship on the Baltic Sea for 30 self-selected Change Makers, ages 18 to 70. Now reshaping for 2016 on the Mediterranean......Action Learning / Lecturing- Eco-Design- Institute of Technology, Carlow., IE. 2008-2010- Conway School of Design, Massachusetts. Current - Kaospilots, Aarhus DK. Occasional, from 2007.....Public speaker. January 1986 to Present.Widely acclaimed Public Speaker, Lecturer and Workshop Leader on a wide range of topics related to Sustainability, Environment, Human Rights, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Design.

Much of my design work is reflected in the sections on Teaching & Training, and Transformational Events. It also constitutes the defining energy flowing through Ecological Regeneration, and Capacity Building (strategic design for organisational development processes).A few highlights:- In 2002, as the Sustainable Ireland Cooperative, I and two colleagues opened a new cultural center for Dublin, the Cultivate Centre for Sustainable Living. As a cooperative, we shared varied roles, but I was the producer of design-related events and trainings. More on this under 'Events'​ and 'Learning'​ .- I launched TEPUI with 3 colleagues in 2007 as a platform to explore technologies and design which go beyond "green"​; those which work directly with Nature and natural systems to accomplish what we would otherwise address via more engineered strategies. It prefers adaptive, responsive and emergent design over manipulative and prescriptive solutions.-- In 2008, Dublin City Council, who I had worked with since 2002 in crafting the Rethinking the City series of events, commissioned a study on policy options to require all new development to install green roofs. The report can be downloaded below.-- In 2009 Qatar Foundation invited me to participate in a one-week design charrette to produce a master plan for a proposed new district, the Design Zone. I supplied System Thinking processes and an overall filter for social and ecological sustainability.More detail can be found in a chronological format, attached as a PDF.........What's Next? I have a few projects in early stages of development which use landscape art to allow participants to directly experience collaborating with Nature; some based on Biomimicry, others on Bio-construction.I am also researching and developing several ideas for re-design of materials and for closed-loop production cycles. Other ongoing and future directions are listed under more appropriate sections.

A good event takes resources, time and a good team. It's a lot of work, and I insist the positive impact is greater than the production footprint. My events are purpose-driven, often launching new campaigns and organisations. A few examples:Design and Production:- Rainforest Action Network. San Francisco, 1985. Coordinated the production of an international retreat leading to the launch of the most successful global NGO for rainforest activism. - From the Arctic to Amazonia: Industrial Nations Exploitation of Tribal Lands. Massachusetts, 1989. Conceived, coordinated and produced the first international conference where the victims of consumerism and industrial activity brought first-hand testimonies to the consumers. This launched an NGO dedicated to helping Indigenous peoples on the front lines to coordinate globally.-Convergence Festival. Dublin IE. 2000-2008. Convergence started as a celebration of sustainable solutions and platform for educating the community. Through a steady series of learning, artistic and strategic events, the festival gave birth to a dedicated facility, The Cultivate Center for Sustainable Living. This became Ireland's national learning center for sustainability. I was involved in all aspects, from conception through fund raising and production, and continue today as an occasional adviser.Advising:- World Uranium Hearings. Munich,1990-1993. International platform to bring the local, mostly Indigenous, victims of the nuclear industry to testify in a global format. Advised on communications strategy, inclusion and cultural sensitivity. -Champlain Music Festival. Burlington, Vermont. 1990-1993. One of the largest folk music festivals in the US northeast: inclusion of Indigenous music and intercultural communication strategy.-Fira BlauVerd. Vilanova I la Geltrú. 2015. Analysis for the potential to transform a small local event into a regional engine for sustainable development.What's Next?

1). Since my earliest days as a social entrepreneur I have been fascinated by differing cultural perspectives, the psychology of change, and communication between sometimes widely differing agenda. I use this to advance positive change, and to help other do the same.2). My work with traditional Indigenous peoples over the years has taught me much. I bring this into my daily practice as a multicultural communications adviser and strategist. I have been honored by the opportunity to give back to these communities from the same pool of knowledge:-Arctic to Amazonia Alliance 1989 to 1999. Leading a global network to bring Indigenous people's rights into the mainstream. - White Earth Reservation. Anishinabe First Nation. Minnesota USA. 1989-1992. Consulted on strategies for development of local small businesses based upon traditional knowledge and values, and marketing native plants and seeds to a national USA audience. - The Coalition to Save James Bay1989 -1994; coalition of Environmental, Religious and Indigenous Groups in Quebec, New England and New York ; worked successfully to stop the funding of mega-dams threatening the ecology and survival of Cree Indian and Inuit communities on James Bay, northern Quebec.- People to People tribal forestry exchange. 1990-1993. With the Pacific Energy and Resource Centre, Initiated and developed 3 year program to bring tribal leaders from the Udege nation in the Russian Far East to meet with the Lummi nation in Washington State around forest land-grabs. -Indigenous Environmental Network. Minnesota, USA. Consultation and assistance in sourcing funding for international Indigenous people’s environmental NGO. www.ienearth.orgWhat's Next?

-DAWN, Berkeley, Cal, USA. 1985. Ring Mountain Preserve Restoration Plan. Provided guidelines for an interpretive trail system and designed educational materials for this Nature Conservancy project.-Native New England Design, Vermont, USA. 1986-1997. Ecological landscape design and land use planning company. Owner. -Conway School of Design, Massachusetts. 1986 to present. Adviser to the Director and Board on strategies for enrollment, programming, outreach, branding. Master Lecturer.What's Next?

-Cultivate Ctr, Dublin IE. 2001-2008. Producer of design-based workshops exhibits and conferences-Dublin City Council, IE. 2001-2009. Advise city departments of planning, architecture, economic development and public events. Provide workshops on Sustainable design, with a systems perspective-Qatar Foundation, Doha. 2008. Master Plan new community: 4,000 homes based on principles of sustainability. Responsible for oversight on integration of sustainable technologies and for “desert greening” strategies as well as low carbon design and overall landscape treatment.-Green Map, Dublin and Global System. 2000 to present. Launched Dublin's Green Map at Cultivate Ctr. Ongoing advice and participation in global Green Map community.-Advising Entrepreneurs and Startups. USA and Europe. 1990 to present. Help with concept, communication, strategic design and branding. See my references for more.What's Next?