My career has been devoted to educating, informing, and inspiring people who value lifelong learning and exploring ideas, issues, and culture, and who are drawn to the creativity of visual and performing artists. I have been an innovative museum programmer and events producer, a leader of talented teams of journalists and media producers, a respected community collaborator, an enthusiastic musician, and a dynamic college educator and mentor. I have a passion for history, and I'm deeply commited to protecting nature and our environment.