I am passionate about positive change in our communities and for our planet. I believe in win-win connections, strategic doing, open mindedness, and inspiring innovations. I love to travel and meet other fine and fun folks. After finishing a Masters in 2005 I went backpacking solo all over Europe. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life and further inspired me to pursue a life that facilitates positive change, sharing economy, innovation and social justice-social impact. I have designed some vital prototypes and projects along these lines ( accelerating quality of life and place for all) and encourage anyone reading this to connect on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram of LinkedIn to get a really good and vibrant picture of who I am and what I am about- enriching and empowering others while edifying self. I also enjoy sports, have been a diehard Cubs fan since age six, love writing and craft beers, and appreciate good people with good vibes

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Social justice and nonprofit consulting and being a writer necessitates budget savvy strategy. I have some cool inventions and social justice projects developing steadily that bode well. As I guest I would strive to help out my host(s) in a number of ways, namely extensive network access and opportunity. We need to restore more trust and compassion in an unjust and uncertain society.

Interests

• arts
• poetry
• traveling
• music
• sports
• entrepreneurship
• sustainability
• social justice
• craft beer
• peace

Music, Movies, and Books

The Natural, GoodFellas, Pulp Fiction, Star Wars, The Matrix Trilogy, Any Cohen Brothers Film, The Power of Now, Be Here Now, The Secret, The Fountainhead, Enders Game, All the Kings Men, Catcher in the Rye, On the Road, The Stranger, The Hobbit

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Coached and facilitated leadership development and team building for over twenty different positive change organizations, with skill, savvy, and creativity - for the betterment of those served. Speaker on topics related to leadership, sustainable development,social justice and global prosperity.

Teach, Learn, Share

Love all three, check out my LinkedIn for key videos and projects

What I Can Share with Hosts

Value-added opportunities, leads, networking connections, creative coaching, service

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States