I'm a social entrepreneur working at the intersection of youth development and local economy in various capacities – as a nonprofit leader, education consultant, and small food business owner ☕️.
I'm "local-first" and deeply committed to my change work taking place in my home community in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. How I can enrich the community that gave me and my family everything is a question that consumes me.
Food often shows up in my writing and work. I was born into the business, and have worked in food manufacturing, on the land, and in restaurants for most of my life. How food, labor, people, and stories collide is a narrative interest of mine.
Writing helps me navigate a myriad of roles and identities – past, present, public, and private – to discover unique points of connection and avenues for impact.
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