President and CEO of Ideas for Action, LLC, a management consulting practice serving higher education and non-profit organizations since 1995. Internationally known and respected management consultant, executive coach, facilitator, and trusted thought partner to senior academic and administrative leaders of major colleges and universities, as well as CEOs and executive directors of professional and philanthropic nonprofit organizations.Specialties: Results-oriented, senior-level executive coaching of leaders in higher education, consulting in strategic planning, organization development, leadership development, board development and stakholder engagement.Certified at the highest level as an Executive and Organizational Coach from Columbia University. Also certified in the following developmental assessments: NBI (Neethling Brain Instrument), Hogan Development Series (HDS)HPI, MVPI), MHS Emotional Intelligence Inventory (EQ-I 2.0) and Culture in the Workplace Assessment.(CWQ).