From a young age, growing up in the backwoods of southern Indiana, my life has always been deeply connected to the land. The kindness of strangers cleared my path to an education which provided a path out of poverty. It is my honor to serve in paying that forward, firmly believing civil engagement is the price I pay for the freedoms I enjoy.
I have studied the issues of neoclassical and environmental economics and have discovered code to unlock proven solutions that can allow us, as a community, to excel forward.
I seek only to serve as a voice for the planet and her people. At all levels, the policies we create nurture the economic environment that supports the culture of our communities. Diversity is the key to innovation and creating space to nurture it on an individual basis is the most profitable investment we can make in the future of our world.
–Education–
Lathrop High School, Fairbanks Alaska
1994 Environmental Science, student government
Sterling College, Craftsbury Vermont
–1998 AA Natural Resource Management
Mt. Hood Community College, Troutdale, Oregon
–2007 Certified Sustainable Building Advisor Program
The University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska
–2016 Economics major pursuing Bachelor of Science
–Abridged Work History–
McDonald’s, Fairbanks Alaska
-1998 Crew Trainer
Safeway, Portland, Oregon
-2002 Sales Specialist
Mr. Sun Solar, Portland, Oregon
-2003Renewable Energy Consultant
Sustainable Solutions Unlimited, Portland, Oregon
–2005 Owner, Business Development Manager
Real Smart Developments, Fairbanks Alaska
-2012 Owner, Business development manager
Fred Meyers, Fairbanks Alaska
-2017 Baker
–Civic Engagement–
Sustainable Today TV, Portland Oregon
-2005, Creative Consultant
ARK, Fairbanks Alaska
–2011 Founder, Executive Director
UAF-SCAF, Fairbanks Alaska
–2016 Club President, UAF Beyond Coal chair, studied neoclassic economics
-2018 State party chair
-2019 Steering Committee Chair
-2020 Ambassador to Alaska hub
Alaska Food Sovereignty Working Group
-2020 Chair
Arm in Arm Alaska
-2021 Steering committee chair
Ecodistricts, Portland, Oregon
-2021 Accredited Professional
–Attributes/Skills–
When I was a kid, I loved to draw maps and play video games like SimCity and Dungeons and Dragons. As I matured so did these interests, taking the shape of urban planning and intentional community development.
I am determined, dedicated, and can communicate effectively orally and in writing. I have a professional background in grant writing, business development, distributed clean energy, waste reclamation, and the human potential movement.