Résumé
I left academe to pursue an “encore” career offering my services to organizations and institutions that improve the quality of life and strengthen the sense of place for communities and their inhabitants. I have extensive experience in research, analysis, writing, and presentations. In addition, I am detail and task oriented, effective at planning and executing programs, able to work independently and on teams, with solid interpersonal and time-management skills.
Positions
Orenco Station Owners Association: Member, Board of Directors (2021-2024) | Portland Japanese Garden: Garden Monitor (2021-2022) | The Rosebay Fund: Co-Director (2020-ongoing) | Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden: Member, Board of Directors (2019) | San Gabriel Valley Humane Society: Grant Writer (2018-2019) | University of Southern California, The Writing Program: Teaching Professor Emeritus (2018-ongoing); Teaching Professor (2014-2018); Writing Center Director (2014-2017); Associate Teaching Professor (2008-2014); Senior Lecturer (2005-2008); Lecturer (2002-2005) | California State University, Los Angeles, Department of English: Lecturer (1995-2002)
Production
Eighteen published articles, chapters, reviews, and interviews | Eighty-seven presentations at campus, local, and national panels, workshops, and conferences | Twenty-three intramural grants for research and teaching projects | Seventy-five campus and national committees, advisory bodies, and task forces
Memberships
Grant Professionals Association
Training
University of Hawai’i: Ph.D. (1995); M.A. (1989) | University of Colorado: B.A. (1987) | Foundation Center: online training (2017-2018) | Grant Professionals Association: online training (2017-2018) | Grantsmanship Center: onsite training (2016)
Recognition
University of Southern California: Professor Emeritus Conferred (2018); Excellence in Mentoring Award (2017); Center for Excellence in Teaching Distinguished Faculty Fellow (2012-2018); Outstanding Professor Honoree (2013); Dornsife College Advanced Writing Teaching Award (2010); Center for Excellence in Teaching Faculty Fellow (2010-2012); Provost’s Prize for Teaching with Technology (2007); Outstanding Teachers of the Year Award (2005) | California State University, Los Angeles: General Education Honors Program Professor of the Year Award (1999-2000) | University of Hawai’i: Brown-Denny Award (1992) | University of Colorado: Phi Beta Kappa Society (1986); Jacob Van Ek Award (1986); Lamont Scholarship (1986)
References
Available upon request