CURRENT MISSION

end poverty, nonviolent communication, restorative justice

ABOUT ME

I am currently pursuing a Masters in Arts degree in Business Communication online at Jones International University and will graduate in December this year (2011). I will then take a few months off before starting my PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies at Union Institute and University in Cincinnati, OH. My major specialization will be in Martin Luther King, Jr. Studies. I will concentrate in either Ethical and Creative Leadership or Public Policy and Social Change. My primary interest is in re-inventing or re-engineering large institutions so that people are encouraged to gather in the spirit of voluntary cooperation for mutual benefit. I believe strongly that poverty must be ended in my lifetime.

PHILOSOPHY

Left-leaning libertarian politically. I favor such things as Instant Runoff Voting and other ways to increase participation in the democratic process. I'm also very committed to the concept of worker-ownership and in fact I'm working on starting a worker-owned traditional New York City diner in Brooklyn, NY United States in 2012. I deeply believe in empowering each other and ending poverty.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have one friend who introduced me to CouchSurfing but have not yet been able to participate. This will be my first experience and I'm truly looking forward to it.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've slept on many couches in my life, but never through this network. I'm really excited to participate more. There is a group that meets periodically in New York City but I haven't been able to attend their meetings due to schedule conflicts. I intend to log in more often and find people who want to have coffee with me. I've just noticed that it is possible to find such people right in my own neighborhood of Flatbush/Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, NY United States

Interests

The Nonviolent Communication work of Marshall Rosenberg
The Restorative Circle Practice work of Dominic Barter.
Collaboration and Community Building

I will be attending a retreat sponsored by BayNVC March 17 - 21 on "Making Collaboration Real" which is being held in the Cityl.

• arts
• coffee
• business
• engineering
• public policy
• software

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy traditional folk music of the British Isles, Appalachia, Cajun, American old-timey and very early bluegrass.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I met a new friend recently through an online "dating" site. We have a great deal in common and are starting to do projects together. Amazing because of the way we met.

Teach, Learn, Share

Nonviolent Communication work of Marshall Rosenberg
Restorative Circle Practice of Dominic Barter
Worker-Ownership
Basic Software Skills
Listening and Speaking skills using Nonviolent Communication, Restorative Circle Practice and Integrated Clarity.

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