Catalyzing inclusive, equitable, and strategic climate solutions for regenerative cities of the future. ​

Bio

As an urbanist, artist, speaker, and foresight strategist I founded Regenerative Futurist as a platform for local actions to meet global climate goals. I am a Michigan Climate Reality Project Leader, a member of DEAL's (Donut Economics Action Lab) Renegade Neighborhood Economists International cohort, an expert contributing to Good Energy Stories, and a member of the White Lake Area Climate Action Coalition.

As Cofounder of Internationally recognized social impact firm Popuphood, our award-wining local economic development, creative placemaking, and place-based marketing has been recognized by the 2012 & 2013 Venice Biennale, Art Place, The New York Times, NPR, The Street Journal, Forbes, The Atlantic, Huffington Post, and many more.

​I have delivered Keynotes to prestigious international organizations, and lent expertise to numerous conferences, and global reports. 
Current initiatives include the Backyard Climate Solutions Series in West Michigan, The Pollinator Paradise Garden in partnership with The White Lake Community Library, and Prosperity Forest, a West Michigan pilot, wooded 1-acre regenerative prototype, rematriation do-tank, and nature-based futures lab on the shores of Lake Michigan.

    Resources and insights for dreaming into a regenerative future.
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