• Trains in Virtual Certified Interpretive Guide courses for Nat'l Assoc. for Interpretation.

• Own and operate small Kona coffee farm.

• Lecturer in HOST Program at Hawaii Community College 2016 - 2021.

• 30 years experience as Executive Director of nonprofit organizations devoted to natural and cultural heritage stewardship, professionalism, training, communication and planning.

• Co-author of Personal Interpretation (4.8 stars on Amazon) on thematic planning through community collaboration. Winner of EVVY Award with Colorado Independent Publishers.

• Co-author of six professional books on heritage interpretation and community planning used as textbooks in certification courses and college classrooms.

• Co-author of double award-winning novel, The Leopard Tree - 333 - 4.6 stars on Amazon.

• Extensive experience in working internationally as a consultant, trainer, ecotour leader and keynote speaker - China (9 trips), Korea (5), Japan (5), Netherlands,

Australia (3), Panama (3), Mexico (3), Nicaragua, El Salvador, Belize (2), Kenya, Rwanda (4), Tanzania (5), Malawi, Malaysia, Ecuador, United Kingdom (3), Italy, Sweden (2) and Canada (15). 

• Bluegrass and old-time music mandolin picker.

Specialties: • Heritage Interpretation: Certified Interpretive Trainer.

• Keynote speaker on natural and cultural heritage interpretation.

• Native speaker of English and capable in Spanish.

PhD, Speech / Communications

M.A. Botany / Phycology