The business of thinking for a living.
I work at the intersection of research, policy, and practice: studying how institutions succeed, analyzing complex public questions, and advising organizations on strategy, while writing about the ideas underneath it all.
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Projects
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Independent work and publications, including House Rules and Fellowships For Free, alongside doctoral research at Vanderbilt on what drives success on nonprofit boards.
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Writing
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On the Nature of Things: a poetry and philosophy publication on the business of thinking for a living, where research and practice meet a wider audience.
For readers and the intellectually curious
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Consulting
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MICRO Group: strategic, research-driven consulting focused on Strategic Planning, Research, and Organizational Development for mission-driven institutions.
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