Great Lakes American Indian Art Institute, 2005 – 2006

Role: Senior Development Consultant for on-going project to establish an educational institute in downtown Grand Rapids.
Challenge:
Develop a self-sustaining post-secondary educational institution focused on Native American art.
Background:
While Native communities have had a rich tradition of art, they have increasingly faced challenges about making art an economically viable choice for individuals. Federal studies estimated a national [...]

Peter VanderMeulen Campaign, 2002

Overview. Communications Manager.
Challenge
Guide an unknown candidate for the state house against a well-positioned incumbent possessing strong name recognition, all in a district that at the time still leaned to the other party.