Education
The George Washington University School of Business
Ph.D. Management and Organization, Management of Science, Technology and Innovation 1993-01-01 - 2003-01-01The George Washington University School of Business
M.B.A. - en passant, Organizational Behavior, Information Technology, Systems and Cybernetics 1994-01-01 - 1996-01-01The George Washington University
M.A., International Affairs 1989-01-01 - 1991-01-01University of Washington
B.A., English Literature and Writing 1985-01-01 - 1989-01-01University of Aberdeen
Junior Year Abroad Scholarship with UW., International Relations and National Security Studies, Moral Philosophy, Scottish Literature 1987-01-01 - 1988-01-01Work Experience
Amplifi Consulting and Executive Strategy
Current
Amplifi Consulting and Executive Strategy
Flockers.live
Current
Flockers.live
Current
Interdependent
Current
Interdependent
StoryCraft.Institute
2021-03-01 - 2024-10-01
StoryCraft.Institute
Synthetron
2018-10-01 - 2021-03-01
Synthetron
Amplifi Ventures, LLC
2017-08-01 - 2019-12-01
Amplifi Ventures, LLC
The Intervista Institute
1999-01-01 - 2012-10-01
The Intervista Institute
Marymount University
2008-08-01 - 2010-08-01
Marymount University
Knowledge Management Institute
2007-06-01 - 2010-05-01
Knowledge Management Institute
Skills
Summary
Strategic advisor, knowledge management pioneer, and civic enterpriser with over three decades of cross-sector leadership in government, academia, startups, and international forums. I hold a Ph.D. in Management & Organization with a dissertation on organizational epistemology, and have represented the United States at the United Nations in Vienna on Nuclear Knowledge Management. As founder of Flockers.live, a platform reimagining real-world connection for eco-conscious communities and creator of the Narrative Architecture framework, I build systems that help people and organizations thrive through smarter design, ethical AI, and community-driven innovation. My core strength is translating complexity into clarity. I help organizations evolve through culture, narrative, and innovation, particularly those navigating disruption in AI, robotics, sustainability, and emerging technologies. Areas of Expertise: • Knowledge Management & Organizational Epistemology • Strategic Innovation & Business Transformation • AI-Integrated Systems Thinking • Leadership Storytelling & Narrative Design • Civic Tech, B-Corps, and Ethical Enterprise Models Currently: • Launching Flockers.live, a social innovation venture • Developing the Narrative Architecture book series • Advising select leaders on growth, governance, and narrative strategy • Advocating for green energy and regenerative solutions • Open to board service, venture partnerships, and advisory roles