My name is Pat. I am a practical scholar, peacebuilder, and guide. I enjoy rowing, reading, writing, and researching. My work is transdisciplinary. At best, I cultivate perspectives that foster peace. It’s often fertile yet fallow ground- which needs attending, as these are the fields where sustainable change germinates.

I hold a Master of Science degree in Conflict Resolution from the Kroc School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego. I also hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Peace Studies from Naropa University, with training in contemplative methods. I live a contemplative life.

I think, work, and create through syntheses of experience and contemplation. Reflection is vital. Often, it is by way of thoughtful contemplation that experiences are rendered more wonderful than one could initially imagine. If we’re persistent, that depth of feeling carries through to our subsequent experiences, fostering life-affirming growth through connection.

I consult for ‘the general peace and goodness.’ I’m interested in cultivating harmonious relationships, teams, organizations, and environments. To these ends, my roles include consultant, coach, collaborator, guide, facilitator, mediator, and simply a fellow traveler.

I am not an optimist nor am I a pessimist. My experience has taught me that things don’t move without force. In terms of humanity, relationships will not change without work. Force and will need not be destructive. By these truths, I work as a re-creationist when needed and, otherwise, as a grateful participant.