“I want people to understand that land is something that’s more than just an asset to buy—it’s not a dead thing on a balance sheet; it’s teeming with life and deeply connected to everyone.”

“Today, I take inputs from a variety of sources and make decisions whose outcomes aren’t guaranteed and require the same kind of mental nimbleness that I learned through my American studies degree.”

“I bring the real world into my classroom so that students can get a sense that the humanities are a vibrant place where they can tackle current problems, learn real skills and find a pathway to employment.”