ABOUT

WHAT I DID:  Starting with a BA in psychology, my studies evolved through sociology, economics, international relations and global education. I then fostered and developed many projects and programs to help children, teens, adults and seniors, families and communities, locally in New York City and Long Island, nationally, and in the world. I was director of Community Partners for Coordinated Services for Suffolk Community Council, under a grant from Suffolk County, for at-risk and in-need families, developing school, and health and human service networks of support and care. I successfully managed the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College where I developed programs for marketing, audience building, public relations, membership and customer service. We went form being a start-up to having over 10,000 active, happy customers. 

WHAT I DO NOW: Today, I contribute to the world is using psychology and communication training to further movements for political, economic, and environmental sustainability. I do research, development and training as a speaker and workshop leader, providing programs throughout Long Island libraries in personal growth, interpersonal relations and communication, and global education for peace and sustainability. I provide programs in Zoom.  I developed the Sacred Earth Center website on Earth sustainability, love for nature, and self-care for people working to preserve nature for future generations.  

* You can see 7 Keys to Love - Opening Love’s Door to Joy & Well-being. 

* You can view the Commonwealth for Earth & Humanity YouTube Channel.  

* You can join a special monthly Zoom program open to the general public on Recovery Wisdom.

WHAT I AM INTERESTED IN DOING:  I clearly see that to survive as a species we must accelerate the evolution of consciousness, compassion, collaboration, creativity and wisdom.  My current work interests are in: 1) consulting with or working for nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations on project or program development and management, 2) peacebuilding, 3) presenting workshops on human development, interpersonal communication, and global education for peace and sustainability, and 4) sustainable economics for a health planet. 

My work is informed by extensive studies and experiences with: 

• Psychology, Social Psychology, Sociology
• Economics, International Relations, Global Education
• Intercultural Communications
• Systems, General Systems, Learning Systems
• Organizational Development
• Creative Problem Solving, Creativity in Organizations
• Human Relations  Group Facilitation 
• Compassionate Communication 
• Couples Communication
• Co-Counseling
• Mindful Meditation
• Dealing with Difficult People
• Conflict Resolution
• Anger Management
• Emotional Release Work
• Assertiveness Training
• Effective Customer Service
• Community Organizing & Development
• Negotiations
• Permaculture, Global Sustainability 
• Global Systems Change