Education & Certifications

Overview

I believe education is a life-long journey rather than a destination. Growing up as the son of professors, I always knew that education is what you make it. As you will see from the list below, I hold an extensive background in professional education and non-professional (MOOC style) coursework.

Education

Executive Program in Social Impact Strategy 2020, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Master of Science in Counseling 2008, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN Concentration: Addiction Studies
Bachelor of Science in Psychology Alliance University, Nyack, NY

Certifications

Business Management Essentials Certified 2023, Management & Strategy Institute
Project Management Certificate 2023, Google, Alphabet Inc
Financial Accounting Certificate 2019, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Building Flourishing Communities Master Trainer 2018, Vermont AHS
Social Impact Leadership Certificate 2016, University of California, Berkeley
Certified First Aid & CPR Instructor 2014-2018, American Heart Association
Certified Prevention Specialist 2009-2016, IC&RC
Certified Student Assistance Counselor 2009, Project Success, NH BDAS
Certified MANDT / DeEscalation 2006, MANDT

Courses

Management Consulting 2023, Emory University
Salesforce for Nonprofits 2017, Udemy
Marketing in a Digital World 2016, University of Pennsylvania
Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies 2015, University of Maryland
New Models of Business in Society 2012, University of Virginia
Motivational Interviewing 2010, Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers

Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact me if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Are you a licensed counselor?

No. After completing my coursework, I worked as a counselor in a low-income school district for two years. While I loved working with the students and their guardians, I quickly realized that I am better suited for and passionate about management. My focus on mental health and wellness has allowed me to impact communities and businesses through nonprofit leadership, staff development, and consulting. In addition, I have started two counseling organizations with my background to serve low-income and vulnerable populations.

Have you considered an MBA?

Yes, many times, I even visited Duke, Tuck, and Northwestern to get a better sense of the process. Yet I couldn't get past the cost. The ROI (Return on Investment) for me would be low as I am passionate about social innovation and nonprofits, both sectors with a history of lower pay. So I'm on a mission to create my own MBA using free (or cheap) online courses called MOOC's (Massive Open Online Courses). Check out Coursera, EdX, and Udacity.

What's your ideal job?

If money were no object, I would travel the world learning from the most innovative and ground-breaking social ventures and bring innovative best practices back to the small business and social ventures that dot America's landscape. Small ventures exist in a resource desert, as most consultants, resources, and training are tailored to larger ($5M+) organizations with tons of staff. However, 88% of nonprofits and social ventures operate under $500,000 per year! We need to provide cost-effective help where it's needed most.

Education & Certifications

Overview

Education

Certifications

Courses

Frequently Asked Questions

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