James Baldwin, on Timing

“There is never time in the future in which we will work out our salvation. The challenge is in the moment; the time is always now.”

 

 

 

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■  Strategy/representation for business, nonprofit boards/staff, government agencies, individuals
■  Project management, writing, communications, public speaking, training, and conflict resolution
■  Real estate entitlements including land use plans and management of the public approval process

Strengths

■  Managing multi-disciplinary teams focused on nuanced, time-sensitive tasks
■  Serving as liaison/agent/advocate in external communications and negotiations
■  Collaborating as a writer/editor on development of creative/public facing content

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Focus

My sweet spot is navigating the crosscurrents. Crosscurrents are common when business and government intersect, are characteristic of long-standing disputes, and often are unavoidable when new realities bring unforeseen problems — at times, with unanticipated opportunities. If you have a new venture, or vexing problem, maybe I can help: Contact 

 

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Have worked with start-ups, large firms, land developers, conservationists, government agencies, and a variety of non-profits: colleges and universities, hospitals, museums, and organizations focused on education, climate change, and conflict resolution.

(Partial list)

  • Arts Orange County
  • C. J. Segerstrom & Sons
  • City of Laguna Beach CA
  • County of Orange CA
  • Democracy International
  • East West Foundation
  • Federated Department Stores
  • H&K Strategies
  • Henry and Elizabeth Segerstrom
  • Institute for a Democratic Alternative for Zimbabwe
  • Japanese Ministry of International Trade and Industry
  • Katrina Foley, Orange County CA Supervisor
  • Laguna Art Museum
  • Laguna Greenbelt
  • National Commission on Air Quality
  • National Institute for Dispute Resolution
  • North American Telecommunications Association
  • Pacific Council on International Relations
  • Radford Enterprises
  • Rancho Santiago Community College District
  • South Coast (now Mission) Hospital
  • South Coast Plaza Partners
  • Tom Hoog & Associates
  • University of California
  • U. S. Agency for International Development
  • U. S. Department of State
  • U. S. Senator Gary Hart

Have been fortunate to work closely with, and learn valuable lessons from, leaders in business, philanthropy, diplomacy, and academia. I bring to clients the benefit of that broad experience.