Professional Summary
Versatile economic analyst with exceptional writing and editorial skills. My recent book, Days on the Family Farm, U of Minnesota Press, 2007, is based on farm diaries and ledgers from 1901-1944 but appeals to a general audience. Prior research had focused on issues of agriculture, environment and institutions in developing countries -- especially Latin America. Tenured at Mason with 20+ years of experience.
Director of undergraduate economics programs at Mason since 1999. Develop, market, and supervise undergrad programs for 500 majors and minors. Participate in hiring and supervising administrative staff.
Co-chaired the Sustainability Assessment 2007 for Mason; helped launch and execute Mason's climate action communication campaign in 2008-09.
Active volunteer in
Cedar Lane UU Church, Bethesda MD since 1997. Have served as
Church Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair, Board of Trustees, Grounds
Committee Chair, and Facilities Committee Co-chair.
Associate, World
Resources Institute, Washington DC, 1991-93.
Conducted joint research and provided technical and outreach
assistance.
Consultant with World Bank, USAID, The Nature Conservancy, Louis Berger, and IFPRI among others.
Peace Corps Volunteer, 1980-83, Dominican Republic, Secretary of Agriculture.