Portland, Maine, United States
How we connect to each other matters - now more than ever. In that spirit I am enthused about leading the newly-created Maine Connectivity Authority, which is charged with facilitating universal access to affordable high-speed internet in Maine towards a more prosperous, digitally equitable future. Originally from Colorado with deep roots in Maine and formative growth in Pittsburgh PA - I am compelled by the opportunity to build the foundation of our future through investments in our digital infrastructure enabling innovation and resilience in our urban, rural, and natural systems. My entrepreneurial experiences combined with public sector work have enabled me to think big - and practice how to turn ideas into meaningful action by forging multi-sector, multi-organizational collaborations through tangible and incremental action. Specialties include: strategic planning, fundraising, organizational development, non-profit management, multi-organizational collaboration, program design, development and deployment. Content expertise includes: community and economic development, broadband policy, community engagement, civic technology and innovation, land use policy, revitalization, energy efficiency, alternative energy, waste management, social enterprise. Extra bang for buck include: chopping firewood, digging holes, the northwest tact, carrying lots of child gear, looking bad while surfing and skiing and cooking breakfast with minimal materials. Am open to picnics anytime of year.
Working towards universal, affordable, access to high speed internet connectivity for everyone in Maine.
dot connecting, bridge building, flame fanning, and snow-ball chasing.
Economic Development, Connected Infrastructure, Civic Innovation, Community Resilience, Climate Action....so much flavor. Designed and implemented Resilience Corps program recruiting and deploying 14 AmeriCorps Volunteers to support regional resilience activities. Launched new financing programs to support small businesses persevere through the pandemic, and helped craft regional climate action strategy.
Forging new partnerships and pathways to foster smart, connected and resilient communities 2019: Facilitating the Organizational Development Plan for The Maine Broadband Coalition 2019: Developing the City of Lewiston's Smart Infrastructure Strategy 2019: Launching The Smart Communities Maine Initiative (https://www.smartcommunitiesmaine.org/) 2019: Helping AARP Maine craft a data dashboard for Age Friendly Communities 2018: Defined and distilled The City of Portland's Innovation Agenda
Consulting for strategy, fundraising, partner development, and program design in the community and economic development, environmental health, and alternative energy sectors. 2018 Clients included The Center For Community Progress, Clean Production Action and The City of Portland