Welcome to The “intersection”
Where communication meets change, and ideas spark action.
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.
“You’re an Old White Guy”: When Excellence Becomes Irrelevant
When Workplace Ageism Gets Said Out Loud They told me the problem was that I was “an old white guy.” Not my track record. Not my results. Not the media coverage I’d secured or the marketing materials that earned praise…
Step Dance, Smile, Miss School: Why a Dance Won’t Fix Chronic Absenteeism At CMSD
Recently, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District uploaded a video of Dr. Warren Morgan and some of his fraternity brothers performing a “Step Dance” to raise awareness of the importance of student attendance. Consistent daily attendance is undeniably crucial to every…
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…