I’m a social entrepreneur with over 40 years of marketing and advertising -both in the US and globally. With experienceranging from working with small two global corporations, education, technology, health, and nonprofits.
In 2009 founded the nonprofit HealthCode, whose vision is that everyone should enjoy the benefits of a healthier happier life.
In 1999, started 4empowerment, an online social networking and publishing platform for use in education. Conceiving and implementing over $6 million in education technology grants, resulting in award-winning programs.
Previously was vice president of interactive marketing and account Director for GSD&M Advertising agency. Was account supervisor with Lintas:New York in Manhattan. And held international and US marketing positions with Homelite Textron; managing product lines exceeding $70 million in annual sales.
Was included as a shaper of the future in 2002 by “Converge” an educational technology publication. I’ve been honored to serve on the SXSW and SXSW EDU advisory teams. I miss my scuba diving and in to get back in the water soon.. A MBA from Wake Forest University, a BA from Florida State, did graduate work in Guam in Oceanography, and participated in two sessions in London with FSU‘s program. I served on the faculty as an affiliate with Texas A&M university center for population health and aging.
Locally, I’m the 2025 chair for the Old West Austin Neighborhood Association’s steering committee.More...