Steven is a multipotentialite - a person, particularly one of intellectual or artistic curiosity who excels in two or more different fields. It also refers to an individual whose interests span multiple fields or areas, rather than being strong in just one. Steven’s wide ranging interests have led him to develop skills and pursue experience in environmental education, community development, project management, activism, grant writing, life/executive coaching, alternative technologies, natural building and permaculture in areas local, regional, national and international in scope. At the root of these experiences is people and sustainability. Steven utilizes design thinking in his work with an emphasis on regenerative design.

Working with entities such as the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development, Metro DC Environmental Network, United States Agency for International Development, Grupo Ecológico Sierra Gorda (Mexico), Brigada Universitaria de Servicios Comunitarios (Mexico), AmeriCorps, Boulder Cooperative Market, Aboca USA, Whole Foods Market, Boulder’s Best Organics, etc. has given Steven a numerous opportunities to engage with an extremely wide range of people, issues and perspectives.

Steven has a Master’s Degree in International Administration from the School for International Training with a focus on Sustainable Community Development and Cross-Cultural Training. He has co-owned and operated three businesses in the natural products industry and currently operates his own green-focused real estate investment and rental company. Steven has also been offering sustainability consulting to a broad range of clients during the past 25 years.

Steven is trained as an Ontological Coach through the Newfield Network, one of the world’s leading transformational learning organizations. Ontological coaching methodology delves into what you truly care about most. With your personal growth and your core values at the base of it all, ontological coaching challenges your thinking and your paradigm, resulting in a powerfully relevant actionable plan that resonates with you, your organization and the planet.

Steven is passionate about strong communities and has served on the Board of two local cooperative grocery stores. He is a founding member of Impact Hub in Boulder, a co-working space and business incubator serving the needs of social entrepreneurs and their ecosystems. He currently serves on the Board of Impact Hub Academy.