Forest therapy or forest bathing is a global wellness program that originated in Japan, known there as “shinrin yoku.” The gentle, mindful walks through nature have been scientifically proven to result in numerous health benefits, including boosted immune function, reduced blood pressure, improved mood, focus, and creativity. I am the first forest therapy guide in Hawai‘I trained and certified by the Association of Nature & Forest Therapy Guides & Programs (ANFT), the leading global voice for forest therapy. Guides trained by ANFT conduct walks which incorporate a series of “invitations” to help participants connect with nature through their senses, and are themselves guided by the principle that “the forest is the therapist, the guide opens the doors.”#foresttherapy #forestbathing #shinrinyoku

Campus Services

Co-produced and directed segments in more than 100 half-hour episodes of Aloha Shorts, a weekly program on HPR-2 featuring local literature read by Hawai'i's actors, accompanied by music. Free live tapings in HPR's Atherton Studio were consistently sold-out.

Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans for Outreach College’s various units, employing traditional advertising and direct marketing vehicles, as well as new media (electronic newsletters, social media, etc.) and grassroots channels. Wrote copy and assisted in creative direction of all promotional material. Boosted attendance up to 106% of capacity at cultural events.Devised and implemented marketing plan for multi-dimensional Summer Sessions initiative Sustain Your Brain (2009). Brokered College’s partnership with local television station, which resulted in public service announcements, weekly on-air interviews, and web ads. Campaign won Western Association of Summer Session Administrator’s (WASSA’s) Best Marketing Idea, Gary Award 2009.Programmed and coordinated 2009 and 2010 Sakamaki Extraordinary Lectures. Raised average per event attendance by 70% in 2009, and by an additional 40% in 2010. Secured magazine promotional sponsor to provide editorial coverage, free web ads, webcasting and videography. 2010 program received Honorary Mention in North American Association of Summer Sessions (NAASS) Creative and Innovative Awards.

Oversaw agency workflow. Recruited and supervised staff of ten, trained account executive team. Negotiated media contracts for clients. Formulated and presented marketing strategies and new business proposals; budgets ranged from $10,000 to $350,000 per year. Clients included Hawaiian Host, AVIS/Budget Rent-a-Car, Alakai Mechanical, and Hawaii Preparatory Academy, among others.Supervised production of commercial and long-format videos and radio spots for such clients as HomeWorld, Tesoro, and UHPA which aired statewide and across U.S. mainland. Produced approximately 50 spots per year.

Directed mainstage and school touring productions at this Tony award-winning professional regional theatre with then operating budget of $6M and subscriber-base of approximately 8,000.Resident Director • 1993 – 1994Associate Director of Education and Outreach • 1990 – 1993Founded and managed award-winning education and outreach programs. Also as a freelance director mounted more than 30 stage productions at major regional theatres around the country, including John F. Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center Institute, Sundance Theatre, and in Seattle, Minneapolis, Atlanta, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Honolulu.