Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government

Master in Public Policy, June 1994, concentration in environmental policy and development economics.
Courses included political analysis, economic analysis, management, negotiations, and international law.

Bachelor of Arts, General Science, December 1983
Bachelor of Arts, Biology, May 1984
Part-time graduate coursework in political science, 1991 to 1992

Part-time undergraduate and graduate coursework in education, natural sciences, humanities, and fine arts, 1983 to 1987.

1994 to present
Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation, Harrison, AR

Policy Analyst: Researched environmental, economic, and political topics for a non-profit organization. Wrote grant proposals, edited newsletter, solicitied membership, and oversaw policy formation.

1984 to 1997
GorJus Homes, Hoag's Corner, NY

Rental manager: Co-founded and operated real estate partnership for apartment and house renovation and maintenance, including tenant relations and finance management at rental units in NH, MA, and NY. Designed and constructed bridges, gardens, and living spaces.

1981 to 1996
KesselSoft Wares International, Waltham, MA

System Analyst and Programming Consultant: Founded and operated computer software consulting firm with clients in 7 states and 6 countries. Designed software systems, wrote documentation, trained users. Applications included accounting, purchasing, managerial information, scheduling, & academic analysis.

1988 to 1994
NEC Corporation, Tokyo, Japan

Management Software Consultant: Designed and implemented international procurement/export system for NEC's International Purchasing Division, including satellite communication system between Tokyo headquarters and offices in Boston, San Jose, London, Hong Kong, Taipei, and Singapore. Installed software, trained users, and established maintenance procedures at each regional office.

1980 to 1985
Alpha Educational Services, Fort Lee, NJ, & elsewhere

Private Tutor: Instructed individual students at high school and undergraduate college level in mathematics, chemistry, biology, and SAT preparation.
Teaching Assistant: Assisted in undergraduate computer science courses at Brandeis University.
Class Instructor: Conducted after-school H.S. computer classes and adult computer literacy classes.

Versed in all major computer languages, operating systems, and library research databases.

Conversational knowledge of Spanish, French, and Hebrew.

Reading knowledge of Japanese (katakana) and Danish (currently studying).

Extensive travel in Europe, North America, throughout Asia, Africa, & South America.

Personal interests: marathon running & bicycling, piano, épée fencing, hiking, skiing.

RESEARCH STUDIES AND MAJOR PUBLICATIONS

"Addressing Environmental Externalities as Actionable Export Subsidies Under GATT"

For the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy, Minneapolis MN; September 1994.

"Cultural Survey of Ethnic Minorities in China"

For the Chinese Church Research Center, Hong Kong; July 1994 (publication anticipated in 1995).

"The Buffalo National River: A Political and Socioeconomic Analysis"

For the Arkansas Sierra Club and the Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation; June 1994.

Appointed as Advisory Board member of the Stewardship Foundation, July 1994.

"Financing Energy Efficiency: Overcoming Barriers to Implementing the'Clean State Initiative'"

For the Massachusetts Clean State Council and the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs; April 1994.

Nominated for best Policy Analysis Exercise (Master's thesis), Kennedy School of Government; June 1994.

"Hong Kong Beyond 1997",Harvard Journal of World Affairs III:1, May 1994

Interviews with Governor Chris Patten, and three Legislative Councillors members.

"Tibet's Refugee Needs and their Political Context"

For Hilfe in Not, Bonn, Germany (a refugee relief organization); August 1993.

"Applicability of Tradable Emission Permits to a Global Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program"

For Brandeis University professors Robert Art and Atilla Klein; December 1991.

ARTICLES, LECTURES, AND INTERNSHIPS

10/94-present

The Steward: Journal of the Buffalo River Stewardship Foundation

Editor-in-Chief of environmental desktop-published semi-monthly journal.

3/94-5/94

Harvard University Libertarian Caucus, Cambridge MA

Founded party chapter on campus.

4/93-present The Cambridge Center for Adult Education

Conducted lectures on travel in specific regions and general "how-to".

4/93-5/94 The Harvard Journal of World Affairs, Harvard University

Senior Editor for Energy and Environment for student public affairs journal.

2/93-11/93

"The Energy Paradox: Diffusion of Energy Efficient Technology"

Research Assistant to professors Robert Stavins and Adam Jaffe,

Center for Science and International Affairs, Kennedy School of Government.

1/93-5/94

Spectrum: the Public Policy Journal of the Kennedy School of Government

Managing Editor. Wrote series of articles on policy, policits, and environmental topics.

1992-1994

Other campus activities: Harvard Environmental Network, Energy and Environment

Professional Interest Council, International Development Professional Interest Council,

Kennedy School Disabled Student Program, Homeless Women's Resume Workshop.

1991-present

Other publications in: There and Back, the Harvard College Economist, the Justice, the Watch.

Publication list available upon request.

7/91-8/91

South Chad Irrigation Project, Chad Basin Development Authority, New Marte, Nigeria

EarthCorps expedition volunteer, on project to chart underground water flow.

1990-present

Other environmental volunteer work: The Coolidge Center for Environmental Leadership,

Earthwatch Inc., World Bank Latin American Development Office, Global Forum (Brazil)

1984-present

Community volunteer work: Waltham Recycling Committee, Advocates for Self-Government,

Hollis Community Band, Paul Simon campaign, Mel King campaign, Wayne Brasco campaign.