I just received word that I am one of 60 finalists for the Tucson Business Edge 40 Under 40 Awards.

The finalists will be published in the mid-July issue of the Edge and the winners will be formally announced at an awards breakfast on August 17 at the historic Manning House.

Updates will appear here when I receive more information. I have a photo shoot scheduled in a week. Now what should I wear?

Just posted my resume, which is accessible on all pages as the second item on the left. I will post my CV as soon as it's ready. Please note that the resume is a PDF file that will open in a new browser window.

Please use the contact form if you're interested in learning more about my qualifications.

A slight deviation from normal blog post themes...

Went to see Greg Araki's latest film last night, "Mysterious Skin". Based on the novel by Scott Heim, it's an unsettlingly realistic depiction of child sexual abuse and the long term impacts of sexual trauma on two very different young men. Joseph Gordon-Levitt (TV's Third Rock From the Sun, "10 Things I Hate About You") and Brady Corbett ("Thirteen," "Thunderbirds") turn in compelling, convincing performances. The film also features Michelle Trachtenberg (TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer, "Eurotrip") and Oscar-winner Elizabeth Shue ("Leaving Las Vegas," "Adventures in Babysitting").

I've been working with survivors for more than four years now; I've seen and heard just about every horrific way sexual violence is committed against children and adults. I didn't think this film would affect me the way it did, but I'm still having a hard time shaking some of the images from my mind. I hope plenty more people go to see it. Some of the reviews are describing the ending as "transcendent." I found it powerful and though disturbing, also satisfying. This film can go a long way toward shattering the silence of child sexual abuse.

In case you haven't noticed, most of the posts on here are linking to articles and stories that highlight the type of work we do or influence our thinking around it.

In that vein, I refer you to a great little piece from Longview Institute President Lawrence Wallack about framing being more than just sound bites and messages.

I hope this reinforces that our services are rooted in state-of-the-field theory and competent, ethical practice.

Made more improvements to the site, including notable links and examples of websites I've designed for various non-profit and charity groups.

PARADE Magazine carried this story by Andrew Vachss about how words can be value-laden even when their intended use is quite the opposite.

Need a carefully-crafted message? We can help!

Kos continues his series about core values and using them to our advantage in shaping public debate; check out Parts I, II and III.

Again, M²P can help you define your values and hone your message. Contact us for more information.

Bill Schulz of Amnesty International blogs on The Huffington Post about how "Amnesty got more media time to discuss US detention policies in the past three weeks than we have in the past three years" simply by using one small word that has huge evocative powers.

Two syllables can change the frame of a public debate and bring renewed attention to crucial message.

Learn more about what effective messaging can do for you.

I made a few minor cosmetic changes to the site that ought to also help with functionality and accessibility.

There will be other changes coming down the pike, to both the website and the biz. Stay tuned...

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