AbouT me
My background is in nonprofit and outdoor leadership. As an NGO founder, I expanded a grassroots community recreation program to a national level by partnering with one of the world’s largest private foundations. As an expedition leader, I have guided international groups on three different continents. I currently teach at San Diego State University and am writing my PhD dissertation on the influence of wilderness solitude on executive brain functioning. I earned my International Coaching Federation credential through the University of San Diego between 2021-23.
Experience
2024
ExecOnline
Expanded my coaching practice to include
global corporate leaders.
2006
Insulindependence
Organized and led my first international expedition
in Peru, toward developing future leaders in diabetes.
2021
San Diego
State University
Began teaching in university classrooms, focusing on leadership, recreation, and self-awareness.
2020
University of
San Diego
Started my current PhD program in
Leadership Studies, with emphases on organizational consulting and research methods.
2017
Prescott College
Published my Master's thesis on psychological
risks and benefits associated with surfing.
2014
UC San Diego
Started facilitating corporate teambuilding events
on a high ropes course.
2005
Wilderness Inquiry
Began guiding wilderness trips in North America.
2002
Gustavus Adolphus
College
Received my BA in Financial Economics.
1994
Crabtree's Kitchen
Started my first job in the restaurant industry,
igniting a lifelong curiosity about human relations.
2023
International Coaching Federation
Received my Associate Certified Coach credential after 12 months of training.
