Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies with an award-winning dissertation focused on globalization and the effects of the modern/postmodern culture shift upon organizational systems and leadership. Graduated with highest honors from Fuller School of Intercultural Studies, Pasadena, California.

M.Div. in Theology with an emphasis in leadership and culture. Graduated with highest honors from Golden Gate Theological Seminary, San Francisco, California.

B.A. in Organizational Psychology with highest honors from the University of California at Davis with an emphasis in organizational behavior. Minor in rhetoric and communication.

Certifications and Training

• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® - Trained Assessor
• Enterprise Design - Managing with Impact
• Interview / Assessment - Training and Certification
• DiSC® Learning Resources - Certified Assessor
• The Blanchard Companies - Building High Performance Teams; Discovering Self and Others

Community & Professional Affiliations

• Leadership Tomorrow, Seattle Chamber of Commerce, 2001alumni
• From the Four Directions - The Berkana Institute
• Island Connections, Bainbridge Island, Founder 2001-present
• American Society for Training & Development (ASTD), 2000-present
• CityClub, Seattle
• International Society for Performance Improvement, 2000-present
• Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce, Member, 2001-present
• Municipal League of King County