We believe in “leaders who are willing learners.” Communities of all sizes can benefit from enhanced skills in collaborative problem solving, facilitation, conflict transformation, respect for cultural and ethnic differences, and attention to learning styles.

We offer services to assist organizations, communities in themselves, in developing strong and flexible leadership. Clients have ranged from businesses to non-profits to municipalities.

Examples of Community Service

• Co-Chair, Education for Sustainable Development Working Group, Commission on Communications and Education, World Conservation Union (IUCN), 2006 - Present
• Member, Commission on Communications and Education, World Conservation Union (IUCN), 2005 - Present
• Member, Planning Committee, National Conservation Learning Summit, 2004 – Present
• Member, Board of Directors, Santa Fe Business Incubator, 2002 – 2005
• Member, Board of Directors, International Security, Privacy and Trust Alliance, Board Secretary, 2000 - 2004
• Member, Windstar Foundation Board of Trustees, 1987 – 2002; Chair, 1995 – 2002
• Member, Hispanic Culture Foundation Board of Directors, 1995 – 1998
• President and CEO, Sol y Sombra Foundation, 1991 – 2003
• Co-Founder and Board Member, Center for the Study of Community, 1993 – 2000
• Member, National Advisory Committee, University of Michigan’s College of Engineering, 1992 – 1995
• Member, National Advisory Committee for Litzinger Road Ecology Center, Missouri Botanical Garden, 1992
• National Judge, The Seiko Youth Challenge, 1994