Speaking Engagements,
Insights & Publications
For leaders and changemakers shaping a more generous, connected, and purposeful world.
Diplomatic Superpowers Series
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Enhancing How to Lead, Give, and Influence with Clarity, Confidence & Purpose
The Diplomatic Superpowers framework is grounded in my work as a diplomat, donor, and philanthropic advisor and designed for philanthropists, next-gen leaders, and nonprofit professionals operating in a complex, high-stakes impact environment.
Participants build the relational skills that make generosity more effective, so they can navigate relationships, power dynamics, and decision-making with confidence.
These trainings strengthen the internal fluency that turns influence into lasting impact.
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Diplomatic Superpowers
in Fundraising
Engaging UHNW Donors and Intermediaries with Presence, Discernment, and Strategic Awareness
This virtual webinar is designed to demystify the wealth advisory, intermediary, and UHNW space, and equip nonprofits with a roadmap, deepened awareness, and the capacity to approach and cultivate new relationships with these groups.
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Diplomatic Superpowers
for Modern Female Philanthropists
Enhancing How Women Lead, Give, and Influence with Clarity, Confidence & Purpose
This virtual training is designed to help women step fully into their role as conscious stewards of capital and relational leaders in philanthropy. Building on the idea that women have always practiced relational diplomacy, this session translates that legacy into a clear, actionable framework for modern giving.
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Insights & Publications
NEWSLETTER
OP-EDS
Engaging for Good: A Diplomat's Perspective on Soft Skills for Greater Impact in Philanthropy.
A practical monthly Linkedin newsletter for leaders who mobilize resources for transformational philanthropy.
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Should we Feed North Korea? (LA Times, April 21, 2011)
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Yearning for the Spotlight and Isolation (Chicago Trubune, April 11, 2012)
Past Events
Tax Policy & Donor Engagement Tips for Nonprofit Growth
Webinar for Nonprofit clients | October 30, 2025 | 1pm-2pm EST
This virtual session offered actionable guidance to nonprofits seeking to understand the impact of the tax package passed by Congress, and rethink or refine how nonprofits can engage with potential funders.