I thrive at the intersection of STEAM literacy, community engagement, conservation, and leadership. I feel great pride when my work can ignite curiosity, support life-long learning, and inform decision-making."Effective communication requires more than an exchange of information. When done right, communication fosters understanding, strengthens relationships, improves teamwork, and builds trust.”Skills and QualificationsTeaching/Learning-20+ years developing, executing, and evaluating high quality creative content and pedagogy for curricular products, learning experiences, and professional learning/training activities- Expertise researching, writing, editing, and authenticating interpretive and STEAM-centric content for a wide variety of engagement and information platforms (e.g., programs, website, virtual learning, exhibits, blogs, media, etc.)- 10+ years facilitating and leading Reflecting on Practice Professional Program collaborations, implementation, and product development-18+ years leading and mentoring career professionals in skill development - Proficiency with American Camp Association (ACA) and Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accreditation processes and standardsLeadership-Effective leadership of large- and small-scale projects, programs and work groups-20+ years directing and mentoring diverse teams of staff, students and volunteers to achieve program and operational excellence (recruitment, training, mentoring, and assessment)- Proven skill administering, developing, and evaluating complex operational and program products that adhere to rigorous standards and accreditation guidelines- Excellence in interpersonal and communication skills- Ongoing work with inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) initiatives that inform my own and my team’s professional practices; focus on IDEA in teaching/learning environments- Efficiency managing and analyzing large and small budgets, including gift, grant and revenue-based funding- Experience with complex institutional systems and processes (academic, non-profit, municipal, federal)Partnerships & Community Engagement- 25+ years collaborating with and serving audiences in underrepresented and underserved communities, including schools, cultural organizations, and community centers- Demonstrated skill collaborating with diverse professional, community, and stakeholder populations- 10+ years serving on regional, state and national advisory/leadership boards that champion and advance informal education, conservation, and STEAM professions and its professionals