Meet your new coach

Welcome!
I am a college professor, counselor, author, and men’s development coach. My career has been focused on dual passions: a passion for education, and a passion for men’s psychology and development. My educational career consists of classroom teaching, program coordination, and college administration that spans the past 30 years. My second passion for psychology and mental health has led to the building of mentor programs for young men, and the publication of the award-winning book Joker to King, which explores issues of manhood and masculinity specifically for older teens who are transitioning into adulthood.

In 2011, I earned my doctorate in Educational Leadership with a concentration in the pedagogical application of learning theory. Now, I am currently completing coursework and clinical hours to become a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a trauma studies specialization at Pacific Oaks College in the city of Pasadena, California. I also hold a certification as a personal development coach (certified through Lumia Coaching in 2020), a certification for pre-marital counseling (certified through SYMBIS in 2024), and a certification as a Veteran-Ready Healthcare Provider (certified through PsychArmor in 2025).