My Story
You’re invited to collaborate and co-create! For the past two decades, I’ve been on a journey of co-creating interconnected transformations rooted in love and liberation.
My Path:
As a visionary facilitator, consultant, organizer and coach, I’ve played a key role in nurturing cooperatives, nonprofit organizations, grassroots projects, and community spaces (see below for some examples). From developing regenerative cooperative economies to fostering conscious leadership, my work is rooted in the power of shared vision and collaboration.
The Heart of My Work:
Inspired by the wisdom of ecosystems and the energy of community, I’ve focused on creating spaces where power is shared, people are honored, and collective liberation is nurtured. These spaces have fostered people connecting in love, individuals discovering their life’s calling, and the blossoming of inspired possibilities.Bringing my heart, body, and mind to the table, I emphasize the importance of process while getting things done.
Learning and Sharing:
As a lifelong learner, I channel my curiosity into workshops and classes, sharing knowledge and fostering growth. Over the years, I have taught classes on a range of topics from cooperatives and community food systems to fermentation, silk screening, and cooking with local foods.
Food and Farm:
Working with my hands and on the land is part of my grounding. I’m a farmer, cook, and advocate for nourishing both the body and the soul. I co-founded Local Sprouts Cooperative, a worker-owned cafe and catering business focused on local and organic food and am a worker-owner of Celebration Tree Farm & Wellness Center, an organic tree farm with a space for workshops, retreats and farm stays.
Creativity:
The creative spirit lives in all of us and I believe we all have the power to create. Through music, art, collaborative performance and creating spaces for art and performance, I bring my creativity to the world. I have curated art shows, host variety shows, and concerts in a variety of venues and outdoor spaces in Maine.
Family and Beyond:
I am a father, husband, son, and brother. My family is my anchor, and the love and support we share feed my commitment to positive change.
Customized for Your Needs
Thank you for joining me on this journey—let’s continue co-creating a world of love, liberation, and endless possibilities.
Roles & Projects
Celebration Tree Farm & Wellenss Center, Co-Founder, General Manager, Worker-Owner
Co-founder of organic, ecological Christmas tree farm and wellness center offering workshops, retreats and community events. 2015-Present
Elmina B Sewall Foudation, Community Partner for Food System
Supported a healthy and resilient food system through grants and capacity building programs.
2020-2023
Cooperative Development Institute, Director of Cooperative Food System
Oversaw the growth of a program supporting cooperative development in the food system throughout the Northeast with a focus on supporting immigrant and refugee co-ops.
2015-2020
Local Sprouts Cooperative, Co-Founder, Catering Coordinator, Worker-Owner
Co-founded worker-owned cafe and catering business in Portland, Maine focused on local and organic food.
2007-2014
Maine Food Funders Network, Co-Founder
Co-founded a network of foundations, investors, community development financial institutions, and donors supporting the food system.
2021-2023
Cooperative Maine Business Alliance, Developer
Supported the development of a cross-sector network of cooperatives organized around shared learning, marketing and purchasing. 2015-2020
Maine Farm & Sea Cooperative, Co-Founder
Co-founded and developed a multi-stakeholder cooperative focused on increasing local food in Maine’s institutions. 2015-2019
Meg Perry Center, Co-Founder
A collaborative space for community organizations to organize and connect around peace, justice, and community. Hosted art shows, workshops, video screenings, music shows, and more.
2007-2014
People’s Free Space, Co-Founder
A community space in a building and in a bus that provided free workshops, a library, a bike shop, a kids’ room, a free room, free computers, and more.
2002-2007