Fall 2024

Section 0222 of BAD10
American Business in Its Global Context -- : Aug 20 - Dec 12 2024

Section 0226 of BAD52
Human Relations in Organizations -- : Aug 19 - Dec 11 2024

Section 0701 of BGN111
Soft Skills for Business -- : Aug 19 - Dec 13 2024

Section 0882 of ESHIP115
Financial Basics and Cash Flow -- : Oct 22 - Dec 08 2024
This class meets Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00pm and has required canvas content.

Section 2231 of HR60
Human Resource Management -- : Aug 19 - Dec 13 2024

Section 2293 of BAD52
Human Relations in Organizations -- : Aug 20 - Dec 12 2024

Section 2801 of HR60
Human Resource Management -- : Aug 19 - Dec 13 2024

Section 2998 of ESHIP116
Ethics, Responsibility, and Sustainability -- : Aug 20 - Oct 13 2024
This class meets Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00pm and has required canvas content.

Spring 2024

Section 4254 of BAD52
Human Relations in Organizations -- : Jan 30 - May 09 2024
Choose how you attend each class session: (1) in class physically, (2) live online at the scheduled days and times (e.g. via Zoom – the link will be provided by the instructor once class starts), or (3) completing all course work asynchronously (e.g. via Canvas). You have the flexibility to attend in the format you choose from one class meeting to the next, as your schedule permits. HyFlex courses help you complete your education while allowing you to adapt it to your life.

Section 4321 of ESHIP106
Venture Launch -- : Jan 16 - May 14 2024
This class meets Tuesdays at 6:00-7:30pm on campus and has canvas content.

Section 4404 of BGN111
Soft Skills for Business -- : Jan 22 - May 17 2024
This class meets Mondays at 6:00-7:30pm on campus and has canvas content.

Section 5530 of BMG67.4
Conflict Management -- : Mar 25 - May 17 2024
This class meeting on campus Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00-1:30pm and has required canvas content.

Section 6275 of BAD10
American Business in Its Global Context -- : Jan 30 - May 12 2024
This class meets Tuesdays from 12:00 - 2:00pm on the Petaluma campus and has required canvas content.

Section 6310 of BMG67.4
Conflict Management -- : Mar 25 - May 17 2024

Section 6543 of BAD10
American Business in Its Global Context -- : Jan 16 - May 17 2024

Section 6873 of BAD10
American Business in Its Global Context -- : Jan 17 - May 15 2024

No office hours

MA/Humanities, California State University, Northridge

MA/Organizational & Strategic Communication, University of Colorado

MPA, University of Alaska

MEd/Educational Technology, University of Alaska

MBA, University of Phoenix

CELTA, IH Budapest

 

Academic Experience

Instructor, Business, Santa Rosa Junior College, 2022-Present

Instructor, Communication, Central New Mexico Community College, 2020-2022

Lecturer, Communication, Pikes Peak Community Vollege, 2019-2020

Lecturer, Communication, University of Colorado, 2017-2020

I'm lived and worked all around the US and the world, although I am originally from Colorado. I spent much of my life working as a leader in the nonprofit world and as an entrepreneur before segueing into teaching. I presently live and work here in Santa Rosa, where I also continue my pursuit of lifelong education.

Work and Consulting Experience

Tutor, 2010-Present

Entrepreneur, 2000-Present

Independent consultant, Nonprofit & small business, based in Alaska, Hawaii, & Colorado, 2004-2017

Professional Areas of Interest

Food sustainability & security

Rural resource management

Cross-cultural communication, education, & research

Quality education modalities

ESL/EFL/TESOL

 

 

Professional Involvement and Community Service

Director of Partnerships, Supporting Educators Abroad Foundation, 2018-2021

 

Courses taught:

  • Business and Professional/Workplace Communication
  • Communication for Teachers
  • Communication, Sustainability, and Social Responsibility
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Introduction to Communication
  • Organizational Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Small Group Communication
  • American Business in Its Global Context (Introduction to Business)
  • Soft Skills for Business
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Ethics, Responsibility, and Sustainability
  • Innovation
  • Human Relations in Organizations
  • Business English Grammar
  • Conflict Management
  • Communications for Startups

Courses designed:

  • Interpersonal Communication OER face-to-face and online (D2L and Canvas)
  • Introduction to Communication OER online (D2L, QM certified)
  • Public Speaking OER face-to-face and online (Canvas and BlackBoard)
  • Small Group Communication OER online (D2L)