I see dots and connect them.

 

For as long as I can remember, I have arranged those dots unexpectedly. When my kindergarten teacher asked us to draw three shapes, I superimposed them with tangents; when our middle school planned a science fair, I combined three projects and set off a chain reaction with mouse traps and ping pong balls to turn on a light; for my doctoral dissertation, I explored the political and cultural role of opera across East Africa.

 

I have always been attracted to variety and combinations, and the twists and turns of life have taken me through many roles: lawn mower, lifeguard, student body vice president, barista, pizza delivery driver…then professional singer, voice teacher, worship leader, humanities professor, student success professional, and university administrator.

 

It took me a long time to navigate everything I was attracted to and recognize the commonalities beneath the surface, the strategic value I offer: seeing possibilities, driving connections, and cultivating meaning, beauty, and virtue with those around me.  And my deep curiosity in ideas, synthesis, and purpose has drawn me to co-create with others every chance I get.

 

Along the way, I have learned that everyone contributes new dots as we dream, design, and deliver together! And this work is increasingly important in a rapidly changing world, where meaningful connections we once knew no longer seem available.

 

Working with community, cultural, and academic institutions on four continents, I have walked with thousands of students and clients as they:

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• step onto professional theatrical stages

• complete film scores

• write racially equitable curricula

• design educational apps

• report on the cultural dimensions of their laboratory research

• reorganize their work spaces and daily routines

• and more.

 

Stepping beyond the walls of these institutions, I meet people where they live and where they forge paths for their own fruitful journeys:

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By day, I teach singers, coach creatives and community leaders, and design interactive presentations, watching others discover tools and opportunities, imagine new connections and possibilities, and add value to their communities.

 

By night, I set out with my wife and three children into the rewarding worlds of zoo visits, extreme sudoku, and the trampoline in my backyard.

 

Let’s connect dots together.