• Advancing Innovation: Analysis & Consulting

  Advancing Innovation began as a personal blog where I wrote about the interrelationship between business and global development. Over time, the site’s audience grew to hundreds of daily visitors from over 70 countries worldwide. Through the umbrella of Advancing Innovation, I provide global analysis and consulting to high-impact nonprofits, startups, and businesses. My areas of expertise include anti-corruption, corporate social responsibility, cause marketing, social entrepreneurship, impact investing, as well as political and economic analysis of emerging markets.

• International Transparency Solutions

  Back in 2006 I began working on a project in Nairobi, Kenya to increase transparency and accountability around investment in the developing world. International Transparency Solutions provides donors and investors with the tools and support they need to invest responsibly and mitigate the risks of corruption.

• Shift Impact: Social Media Strategies

  With extensive expertise in online marketing and social media, I regularly work with businesses and nonprofits on developing and implementing successful social media strategies and campaigns. The first key to a successful social media strategy is building the necessary infrastructure to convert visitors into fans and followers. The second step is discovery, building your following, and proper brand monitoring. Lastly and most importantly is regular and active engagement. Social media is a powerful tool for advertising, marketing, fundraising, public relations, customer service, and building brand loyalty. If you are looking for high-impact social media strategies, be sure to check out Shift Impact today!

• Team TOMS Shoes p/b KindHuman Sports

  When I’m not working, I’m a competitive cyclist and triathlete with Team TOMS Shoes p/b KindHuman Sports. Team TOMS supports cyclists competing across the country who seek to excel in the sport, but to also serve a larger cause while doing so. Aside from competing in bike races and triathlons, I enjoy participating in events to raise money for charity.

Turning Complex Challenges Into Innovative Strategies

It is my personal and professional mission to turn complex challenges into innovative strategies. The advancement of innovation through business, technology, and civil society requires passionate and creative people to break down barriers and re-define the norms. Through my consulting work and professional pursuits, I seek to help businesses and organizations that seek to change the status quo. As a consultant and advisor, I bring a disciplined creativity to complex challenges: conducting a deep analysis to understand the challenge and thinking outside of the box to develop a solution. My diverse background and experience provide a solid foundation on which I conduct my work. I continually seek opportunities to grow that foundation and diversify the work that I do. If your business or organization is looking for a fresh perspective on a project you are working on, contact me today!