Updated Monday, December 1, 2025, with the latest and greatest developments in my professional life.
TEACHING
I'm wrapping up my teaching "Defense Focused Managerial Inquiry" to master's degree resident students at the Naval Postgraduate School. It kicks off the students' path to completing a thesis or capstone project, either of which is a requirement for graduation. Check out the course syllabus here.
THESIS ADVISING
I'm advising one group of students completing a research project on government procurement. They will graduate later this month. I'm advising a student who will graduate in March 2026; two who will graduate in June 2026; and two whose graduation date has yet to be determined.
LEADERSHIP MONTEREY COUNTY FACILITATION
I recently completed my fourth year as facilitator of Leadership Monterey County. Check out my post on that experience. To learn about the program, check out its Facebook page. I am scheduled to facilitate the program again in 2026 and 2027.
ROTARY BOARD SERVICE
I recently planned a fellowship barbecue in conjunction with an annual softball game pitting my club (the Rotary Club of Monterey) against other local clubs. I assumed that responsibility as part of my service on the Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Monterey, with my responsibilities including public relations and programs. My term runs through June 30, 2026. Check out the club's Facebook and LinkedIn pages to learn more about its activities.
INTERNATIONAL OMBUDS ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE SERVICE
I recently joined the Communications Committee of the International Ombuds Association (IOA). I joined the organization itself earlier this year, and in April 2025 I completed the "Foundations of Organizational Ombuds" in-person session. It was a four day course that establishes a necessary foundation for serving as an organizational ombuds. Based on having completed the course along side my background in leadership and organizational behavior, I am confidently promoting myself as an "aspiring ombuds" in so far as I'm now seeking opportunities to serve in this role.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE CERTIFICATION
I’ve completed the EQ-i 2.0 / EQ 360 Online Course, and now I am certified to administer that assessment. Go here for more information. I've yet to market this capability, above and beyond discussing emotional intelligence in my "Leading Innovative Organizations and People" course I taught this past summer at the Naval Postgraduate School.
A YEAR TO LIVE PROGRAM
Since the beginning of the year I've been enrolled in Spirit Rock's A Year to Live Program. It's challenging me to think hard about my past and in particular my future, not only in my current role but in particular as far as what comes next in my work and personal lives.
For more information about me, check out my current CV here. You'll find my LinkedIn profile here.
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