About Adam
I am a…
Activist, Change Agent, Concerned citizen, Connector, Event planner, Explorer, Foodie, Global soul, Idea generator, Producer
Bio
I work on the edges of many fields and specialties – philanthropy, storytelling, community design, economic development, education, and more. With a knack for managing complex projects and for keeping information flowing, I help groups gain clarity, confidence, and outcomes.
I have run a small non-profit, led new initiatives inside larger non-profits, consulted for Fortune 100 companies, mentored entrepreneurs and young leaders, and served on the Portland Board of Public Education. I'm proud of producing TEDxDirigo for ten years with a dream team of co-conspirators.
Named the 2019 Institute of Civic Leadership Distinguished alum, and one of the 50 Mainers leading the State, I am well known for my thoughtfulness and care.
I'm passionate about
Character development; liberation; design and systems thinking; bicycling; and foraging.
An idea worth spreading
Ecological thinking is a process and extension of character development.
Areas of expertise
Conflict Resolution, Startups, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Systems Change