I am a Purpose Coach, Strategic Design Consultant, and Impact Leader.My specialty is helping individuals, and organizations move from Aspiration to Action.I coordinate strategies, help teams gain clarity, and guide leaders into connecting to their highest selves. I also help people connect to their goals around engagement, effective communication, and concept development. Check out my TED Talk: http://bit.ly/2Fe6Uy2 In 2001, I co-founded a youth and urban agriculture organization in Springfield, MA. (Gardening the Community - www.gardeningthecommunity.org). In 2014 I started Leaders of the Free World, (www.leadersofthefreeworld.org) an international experience and leadership development program for young Black men.My latest project, DirectYourPurpose.com provides coaching, workshops, and consultations to help individuals and organizations move from aspiration to ​purposeful action. Career Highlights include:• Startingbloc Fellow, Boston, 2014• BusinessWest 40 under Forty, Community Leader Recognition Award, Class of 2014• Rotary Club of Springfield, Paul Harris Service Award, 2012• Springfield Food Policy Council, Community Investment Award, 2011• Leadership Pioneer Valley Fellow 2011-2012• Community Engagement Panel, Co-panelist with Governor Deval Patrick, 2009• Center for Whole Communities Fellowship Recipient, 2009
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