
ABOUT JAMES
I am a regenerative design practitioner and educator. I study the relationships between humans and their environment and design ways to improve them.

I believe humanity has the potential to live in harmony with nature and each other for the benefit of all. I work to unlock that potential as a designer, educator, and coach.
The outcome is greater well-being for all involved. I serve businesses, communities, schools, and individuals.

MY BACKGROUND
In nearly thirty years of creative problem solving in business, education, and media production, I’ve kept my focus on helping organizations craft strategies and tools to meet the goals of greater social and environmental health and wellbeing.
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As an entrepreneur, I’ve founded and co-founded several small businesses and nonprofits, and have served at staff, executive, and board levels of others. I create and support companies and initiatives that improve their communities through opportunity creation, equity promotion, and environmental stewardship.
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As an experiential educator, I employ practices that integrate mind, body, and spirit to generate holistic learning experiences. I’ve created and delivered innovative programming from Social-Emotional Learning in middle and high schools to Documentary Production for higher education to Systems Thinking workshops for business and community leaders.
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As a media producer, I’ve written, produced, and directed award-winning programming on environment, culture, and society. My projects include immersive experiences for The Smithsonian Museums; current-affairs programs for Public Television; investigative documentaries for Al-Jazeera; compelling shorts for nonprofits; live broadcasts for international conferences, and more.
Today, I apply this breadth of experience in service to humanity on the road to reaching its maximum potential.
MY CREDENTIALS
Master of Science, Integrative Ecosocial Design
Gaia University International
Bachelor of Arts, Diplomacy and World Affairs
Occidental College
Certified Permaculture Teacher
Permaculture Institute of North America
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Certificate in Permaculture Design
Boulder Permaculture
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Certificate in Social Permaculture Design
Denver Permaculture Guild
Certificate in Learning Design
Gaia University International
Certificate in Life Coaching
Life Coach Training Institute
Theory U Change Management
MITx & The Presencing Institute

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