When I
graduated from Kent State University Journalism School in 1987, I figured I’d
land a job at a major daily newspaper as a reporter and spend the next half
century writing about important issues that impact my community.
Then in
2000, we decided to move to Miami and I became a public servant, working nearly
a decade as the senior policy advisor to the Chairman of the Miami City
Commission.
Next came an
opportunity to work in marketing communications for top Magic City firms that
specialized in Urban Design, Town Planning, Architecture and Mobility
Engineering.
My
three-plus decades of award-winning work has had two common themes:
storytelling and making the world a better place to live.
So my goal
is to spend the next decade or more of my life working as a storyteller for non-profit,
for profit, academic and community-based businesses and organizations that help
people.
While I
expect to still do a lot of storytelling for planners, designers and those who
improve our built environment, I also want to focus on helping groups and
individuals that fight for the rights of people with disabilities.
My expertise
in Universal Design, Inclusive Mobility and Caregiving is a perfect match to
working toward true social equity for the one billion people with disabilities
worldwide.
I also would
like to assist – with grant writing, newsletter creation, website content and
other storytelling for organizations that advocate for animal rights and
welfare – especially cats.
A rescue cat
adopted us nearly six years ago and our lives have been joyful and complete
since we became guardians of HoneyBear the Siamese rescue cat.
I am excited
about the opportunities.
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