More about my journey to this work...

From aspiring wildlife biologist to touring songwriter.

I entered Hampshire College (Amherst, MA) to become a wildlife field biologist. It was there I first saw how story—especially a personal story, could move people to care in ways facts alone could not. I went on to became a touring singer-songwriter, writing songs rooted in a deep sense of place.

As I traveled, I often fell in love with landscapes, only to return later and find them changed or gone. I started to wonder if people noticed. And if they cared. I believed they did, and do. I began teaching workshops to evoke stories about place connections. The process I share grew from my own creative process for writing songs. These workshops began what would become my sense of place and story framework, which is still at the heart of the programs I offer today.

From conservation advocate to interpretive trainer.

I released my “Good Summer Rain” in partnership with the Trust for Public Land, and around that time gave a keynote for National Association for Interpretation, which began my career working with interpreters.

Now, almost 15 years later, I’ve worked with museums, parks, historic sites, and communities across North America—helping individuals and teams design experiences that awaken connection and inspire stewardship through the power of story.

Core philosophy

Personal stories of connection to places inspires caring about places.

And today we need more people caring about more places.