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Regional Higher Education

Leading at a regional public university is challenging. You might find yourself chairing a department with little to no leadership training, managing colleagues who outrank you, or trying to innovate within change-resistant systems. You’re making program and career decisions but may not have a trusted, impartial colleague to talk through the options with you.I've spent 27+ years in these environments as professional staff and faculty: News Director, Student Media Advisor, academic program coordinator, Department Chair, Director of Global Learning, and Assistant Vice Provost for International Affairs. I understand some of the core aspects of Regional Public Universities: limited resources, heavy teaching loads, complex community relationships, and the pressures of middle management.You’re a new department chair figuring out how to lead former peers. You’re an assistant professor considering whether administration is right for you. You’re professional staff thinking about pursuing faculty opportunities. You’re a student media advisor navigating campus politics. Or, you simply want some outside perspective from someone who’s been there. I can help you think through challenges, make strategic decisions, and lead in ways that align with your values.

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Civic Life

Community service is leadership. You’re bringing people together, creating shared purpose, and making things happen with limited resources. You might be accomplishing this as a nonprofit manager, a Rotary Club president, or a civic initiative volunteer.Service organizations are facing real challenges right now. Membership is aging, volunteer burnout is common, and younger people want to serve differently than previous generations did. Measuring community impact, and then effectively communicating it, can feel overwhelming.I’ve been a member of Rotary Clubs for nearly two decades, worked on municipal task forces strengthening Town-Gown relationships, and spent three decades practicing and analyzing journalism, a profession I’ve always treated as public service. I recognize how community organizations work, why they matter, and what it takes to sustain them.You’re trying to increase your organization’s impact. You’re navigating leadership transitions. You want to attract and engage new members. Or, you simply want to figure out how to lead volunteers effectively. I can help you think strategically about these challenges and build sustainable solutions.

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