The Scenic Route

I grew up in Oregon, spent many summers in Japan, and eventually settled in Madrid. Living across cultures has given me a deep curiosity and a profound perspective on how people communicate.

Words matter, of course, but the references, assumptions, humor, and cultural nuance make an idea truly land. That's the perspective I bring to every article, every lesson, and every conversation: how can I make this memorable?

I started in academia, but I never really left the classroom. These days I divide my time between writing, language teaching and operations, and yoga—all different ways of helping people expand their knowledge about themselves and each other.

I've written for journals, publishers, websites, and algorithms. I've chased peer reviews and page views, coached hundreds of high-stakes presentations, and watched people find confidence in a language they once hesitated to speak.

Whether I'm writing or teaching, the goal is the same: making good ideas go further.