I am an award-winning storytelling who believes in the ability of stories and immersive experiences to connect and drive change in the world. I am a tour director and guide who loves sharing the world with guests.As the former editor in chief for OutTraveler I provided LGBTQ+ travelers with compelling and thought-provoking content and the information they needed to explore the world safely. I oversaw day-to-day operations of a digital and print media brand, juggled numerous projects, immediate and long-term deadlines, and strategically steered coverage of daily news. I cultivated inclusion and diversity.I'm a content creator and storyteller. Whatever the platform—in-person, print publications, digital news sources, books, video, or radio & podcasts; I create compelling stories to foster change and support the work of trail blazers.I've successfully launched magazines, hosted a radio show, nationally syndicated a column, led interpretive walks as a ranger, and written award-winning books. I've worked in marketing, pr, and brand partnerships, telling stories in editorial content, press releases, direct mail, and social networking campaigns to promote compelling creatives, underrepresented communities, useful products, social change organizations, and corporate partners.I'm an innovative entrepreneur who has launched (alone and with partners) numerous endeavors, a passionate change maker, an arduous editor, and a global traveler, and a life-learner eagerly discovering new interests and developing new skills.