Executive-level strategic guidance and in-depth technical assistance supporting governmental ministries, corporations and NGOs
I am passionate about working with community, government and business leaders to solve shared challenges that improve their well-being. I not only deliver solutions. I share knowledge and know-how through proven strategies and methodologies to foster sustained impact.
MY AREAS OF EXPERTISE REFLECT MY PASSIONS
Whole Systems Approach
Taking an integrated, stakeholder-driven approach that prioritizes the environment and addresses social concerns through economic decision making results in increased profits, creates systemic stability, and reduces vulnerabilities
Destination Management and Development
Leading strategic action planning, improving governance, land use planning and zoning, and designing and implementing events, activities, tours and transportation centered on promoting and preserving a destination's natural and cultural assets
Resource Management
Implementing strategies and tactics that enable resource efficiencies in financial, human and natural resources including water, transportation, energy and material use
Public Policy
Incorporating research and new ideas into evidence-based policies to drive green growth, support sustainable development and economic localization, and build community resilience
Building Businesses
Leading organizations from start-up to mature ventures, shaping and executing strategic operations, securing investors and managing finances, and empowering mission-driven teams
Business Development and Fundraising
Working with others to identify priorities and secure the necessary resources and matching funds from development agencies, foundations and donors to achieve shared aims
Destination Marketing
Raising awareness and driving demand through proven and progressive marketing strategies and tactics that attract travelers who stay longer and spend more and influence their destination preference and travel choices
Capacity Building and Curriculum Development
Inspiring social entrepreneurship by developing and strengthening the skills, abilities, and systems individuals and organizations need to survive, adapt and thrive in a fast-changing world
Corporate Sustainability and Social Responsibility
Experience working across entire companies, taking a whole systems approach, and developing and supporting the execution of global, regional and community-level sustainability strategies and sustainable management and responsible supply chain policies
Collective Impact through Complex Collaboration
Addressing complex, systems-level problems and achieving collective impact by facilitating effective collaboration across silos and sectors and serving the self-interests of participants and shared interests of the collective in the process
Sustainable Tourism
Supporting the development and execution of progressive methods and programs, such as conservation tourism and experiential travel, that protect tourism assets and make destinations more attractive places to live and visit
Community-led Tourism
Providing receptive host communities and residents with the knowledge and resources they need to develop, control and directly benefit from tourism