My career has spanned professional theater, historic preservation, planning commissions, construction, social service, association management and architectural advocacy.

 

But the throughline is always the same: systems thinking applied with precision and care. Rather than list titles, I’ve chosen to reflect on the themes that shaped my work:

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• Governance as Craft
  Chairing boards and commissions taught me that governance is not bureaucracy—it’s architecture. The best structures are elegant, resilient, and built for people.

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• Stewardship Over Scale
  From managing arts organizations to overseeing associations, I’ve learned that even small systems require big thinking. Stewardship is about clarity, not control.

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• Troubleshooting as Translation
  Whether refining reports or aligning outreach with mission, I try to translate complexity into coherence. My tools are the Compass, the Checklist, and persistence.

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• Architecture of Trust
  Civic engagement is not about visibility—it’s about reliability. I want to build trust through transparency, responsiveness, and a deep respect for process.