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We have the potential to live in harmony with each other and the natural world—for the benefit of all. 

I work to unlock that potential.

About

My Why

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I’ve always had this drive to leave the world better than I found it.

In over twenty-five years of creative problem solving in education, business, and media production, I've kept my focus on helping leaders and organizations craft strategies to meet the needs of greater social and environmental responsibility while reaching their goals for resilience and operational efficiency.

 

Today, this work is more important than ever.

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About James

I am a Regenerative Design educator and practitioner who helps organizations, communities, and individuals thrive by applying nature-based solutions to human challenges. For over three decades, I’ve focused on crafting strategies that support social and environmental wellbeing while achieving operational efficiency and profitability. By prioritizing stakeholder needs and asking, “what would nature do?” I help clients design ethical, enduring solutions.

 

I am bi-cultural and bilingual (Spanish-American). I hold an M.Sc. in Eco-Social Design, a B.A. in Diplomacy and Political History, and am a certified Permaculture Designer and Teacher. Most recently, I served as Executive Director at Drylands Agroecology Research, a pioneer in water-wise regenerative agriculture for arid environments. My expertise in ecological and social systems design, education, and facilitation enables me to drive impactful, regenerative solutions across diverse sectors.

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Regenerative Education for Teachers and Schools

Regenerative education is a holistic approach to preparing learners for a rapidly changing world. It reconnects and engages us with the living systems we are a part of—ecologically, socially, and spiritually.

 

Through a grounding in systems thinking and an understanding of how nature functions, students and teachers develop powerful tools to analyze complexity and act skillfully to create ethical solutions that stand the test of time.

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I offer:

  • Professional development for teachers

  • Presentations and workshops for students

  • School-wide strategies for holistic education

Organizational Development

Schools, nonprofits, and other purpose-driven organizations face unique challenges to meeting their goals for growth and efficiency while staying aligned with their values.

 

A Regenerative Design approach can help by applying principles of living systems to your structures, processes, and relationships, creating a thriving organization that is more equitable and resilient.

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I support organizations with:

  • Strategic planning and visioning

  • Organizational assessment and culture development

  • Sustainability and climate adaptation strategies

  • Leadership coaching and team training in systems thinking and design

Coaching + Mentoring

Regenerative leadership is a gentle journey of self-awareness and action, so that you can truly create the outcomes you are working towards.

 

This coaching addresses personal obstacles—fears, ego, the need to please others—and fosters the deep personal work fundamental to success.

 

Whether you’re seeking to lead more effectively, navigate change, or align your actions with your values, I offer tailored support for your growth.

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WHAT PEOPLE  ARE SAYING

“James is an intelligent and creative problem-solver who can manage a project and is willing to get his hands dirty.

 

James is one of those rare people who bring together creativity and an eye for the technical. I would recommend him in a heartbeat.”

-Catriona Johnson, Development Director, The Empower Program, Inc.

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