I’m excited to share a comprehensive biography that highlights my four-decade journey across education, agriculture, innovation, and leadership. From designing global MOOCs to building sustainable bison enterprises, my work has always centered on creating meaningful learning experiences and contributing to thriving communities.

I’m pleased to share a more complete picture of my professional journey in adult learning, curriculum and program design, academic innovation, and digital learning. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with universities, professional associations, and education-focused organizations to improve teaching, expand access, and strengthen outcomes for adult learners. If you’d like to understand how these experiences connect and what I’m most passionate about today, I invite you to read the full story. Here is my biography.

After four and a half decades in academia, I’ve been fortunate to lead in research, teaching, global outreach, and science communication. From advancing space education to exploring cosmology and astrobiology, I’ve worked to make science more accessible and meaningful to learners and decision-makers alike. Here is my biography.