Welcome to The “intersection”
Where communication meets change, and ideas spark action. Samples of my writings and “ghostwriting” for clients, especially political messaging samples, I have been asked to write by my clients.
This is where we explore the threads that connect social movements to boardroom strategies, classroom innovations to campaign tactics, and emerging AI technologies to age-old questions about human connection. With a background rooted in organizational communication and hands-on experience spanning marketing, education, and entertainment, I bring both academic insight and real-world perspective to the conversations that matter most.
Whether you’re an educator reimagining learning, an activist building movements, a communicator crafting messages that resonate, or simply someone curious about how we influence and inspire each other in our rapidly evolving world—you’ll find thoughtful analysis, practical insights, and fresh perspectives on the forces shaping our collective future.
Let’s dive into the stories behind the strategies, the people behind the platforms, and the ideas that move us all forward.
After the Vote: What Streetsboro Schools Must Learn From a Resounding “No”
Streetsboro voters didn’t reject education. They rejected the old way of doing things. Last night, nearly 64% of Streetsboro voters rejected the school levy. “That margin wasn’t close, it was decisive. And it deserves more than disappointment; it deserves reflection.”…
When Public Dialogue Dies: What I Saw at the Streetsboro Schools Finance Meeting
The problem isn’t the levy.It’s the leadership that can’t imagine why anyone would vote against it. I went to the Streetsboro Schools Finance Committee meeting last night. That sentence alone will make some people roll their eyes. “You critics never…
The Death of Democratic Discourse: How Cancel Culture Is Killing Free Speech in America
A tenured professor loses his job for questioning a campus policy. A CEO resigns after decades of leadership because of a decades-old social media post. A journalist finds herself blacklisted from major publications for reporting facts that challenge a popular…
The Hidden Cost of School Levies: How Higher Taxes Can Trap Communities in an Economic Death Spiral
It’s time for a new solution, rather than asking taxpayers to support a school levy. When school levy campaigns come around, supporters often claim that passing levies will boost property values. “It’s an investment in your home,” they say. “Good…
Corporate America’s Age Discrimination Problem: Two-Thirds Face Discrimination, But Is There a Solution?
Your resume gets 6 seconds of review time. But what if those 6 seconds are spent calculating your age instead of evaluating your qualifications? Despite decades of anti-discrimination legislation, ageism in corporate hiring remains one of the most pervasive yet…
The Reality Behind “Orchestrated Accidents”: A Critical Business Perspective
While scrolling through LinkedIn recently, I saw a post that perfectly highlighted everything wrong with modern business strategy, or rather, the absence of a real strategy. The author praised “orchestrated accidents” and serendipitous networking as the foundation of business success,…
Rethinking the Student Path to Prosperity: Why CMSD Should Bet Big on CTE and AI Instead of College Prep
If you ask almost any high school student in Cleveland what success looks like, you’ll likely hear the same answer: “Go to college.” This message, rooted in decades of policy and tradition, continues to define the culture in school districts…