I spread goodness and optimism. And I live to generate philanthropic goodwill for people and planet. Growing up bicultural in a globalizing America—living between Latino-American and Euro-American families—gave me a rich appreciation for variegated cultural difference, linguistic nuance, theological irenicism, philosophical hermeneutics and world history. I think work is a place to find your ikigai and to become more fully human. As a working leader I draw on both my formal intellectual training and my lived professional experience in leadership, fundraising, and public policy research to advance mission driven organizations. Having lived abroad in Latin America, Africa, Middle East, UK and Europe, I bring intercultural awareness, and a fairly broad phenomenological horizon, to bear upon the institutions I lead. Clifton strengths: Learner, Input, Arranger, Achiever, Ideation, Positivity, Analytical, Belief, Harmony, Connectedness. As a leader—and a fairly well performing middle child—I work best from within the middle of controversies. With an irenic spirit I help daylight common ground, build consensus, confirm agreements, lead strategy, assess performance, celebrate achievement and coach teams toward collective excellence. If we sit for a cup, or meet for a meal, I will listen attentively, honor your time, and act as a resourceful philanthropic advisor, ethical fundraiser, or generous colleague to you in your professional life. Specialties: * Network entrepreneur/coordinator (Stanford, https://ssir.org/network_entrepreneurs) * Strategic project management (PMBOK)* Comprehensive and ethical fundraising planning * Functional trust-based team building (Table Group)Keywords: Executive Director | Fundraiser | Policy Researcher | Project Manager | Network Coordinator | Coach | Leader