Degrees and Certificates |
Master of Arts in Whole Systems Design |
Antioch University Seattle - Seattle, WA |
Graduate Certificate in Systems Thinking and Design |
Antioch University Seattle - Seattle, WA |
Graduate Certificate in Integrated Skills for Sustainable Change |
Antioch University Seattle - Seattle, WA |
Bachelor of Arts |
The Evergreen State College - Olympia, WA |
Associate in Arts |
Lower Columbia College - Longview, WA |
Papers and Presentations |
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"Dramatically Speaking"
a 3-hr workshop on theatre skills and theory for public speakers
Toastmasters District Conference, Spring '06
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"Crossing Community Thresholds: Creating and Understanding Dialogical Spaces in Community"
a presentation for the Student Symposium 2005
Center for Creative Change at Antioch University Seattle, Winter '05
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"Dialogue and Systems Thinking: Building a Bridge for the Practitioner"
a paper and presentation for "The Contexts of Dialogue"
National Conference on Dialogue and Deliberation, Fall '04
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"Dialogue and Compassionate Listening"
a paper and presentation for "De-Polarizing the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict"
National Conference on Dialogue and Deliberation, Fall '04
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Training and Development |
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Theatre of the Oppressed Facilitator Training
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The Mandala Center - Port Townsend, WA - 2006
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An Introduction to Dynamic Facilitation, Choice-creating and the Wisdom Council
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National Conference on Dialogue and Deliberation - Denver, CO - 2004
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20-Hour Mediation Training Practicum
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The Evergreen State College Center for Mediation Services - Olympia, WA - 2003
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20-Hour Basic Mediation Training
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Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County - Olympia, WA - 2003
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College Detail |
Antioch University Seattle - Seattle, WA |
2004 - 2007 |
M.A. Whole Systems Design (2007)
Certificate in Systems Thinking and Design (2007)
Certificate in Integrated Skills for Sustainable Change (2004) |
I was Graduate Assistant to The Center for Creative Change and was actively involved in and an organizer of the C3 Student Forum, a self-organized student governance body.
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The Evergreen State College - Olympia, WA |
2002 - 2004 |
B.A. (focus on Political Philosophy & Political Economy) |
University of Washington - Seattle, WA |
1994 |
Philosophy |
Seattle Central Community College - Seattle, WA |
1992-1993 |
Philosophy |
Lower Columbia College - Longview, WA |
1988-1990 |
A.A. (focus on Theatre & Humanities) |
Three time recipient of a merit-based scholarship, twice in Theatre and once in
Debate. I was co-editor of the college arts magazine and briefly staff illustrator for the school
newspaper.
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High School |
Battle Ground High School - Battle Ground, WA |
1983-1987 |
Theatre & Debate |
Three time recipient of a varsity letter, twice in Theatre and once in Debate. I placed 1st at District & League in Policy Debate and Dramatic Interpretation. I placed 6th at State in Dramatic Interpretation. My Knowledge Bowl team placed 2nd at District. Awarded Best Actor for Anton Chekhov in The Good Doctor. Awarded Best Supporting Actor for Festé in Twelfth Night. Awarded Outstanding Debater/Speaker. Awarded Outstanding Acitivites & Scholarship. I was also a member of the Math Team, president of the Science Fiction Club, and a National Merit Commended Scholar.
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Elementary School |
John Adams Junior High |
8th |
Santa Monica, CA |
Swanson Intermediate |
7th & 8th |
Arlington, VA |
Francis Scott Key |
5th & 6th |
Arlington, VA |
Evergreen Private School |
4th |
Seattle, WA |
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3rd |
Durham, NC |
Ravenna |
2nd |
Seattle, WA |
University Heights |
1st |
Seattle, WA |