Veteran journalist and nonprofit consultant with broad experience writing about development and social change. Gifted storyteller with flair for raising awareness and understanding of complex policy issues through compelling human narratives. Seasoned contributor to New York Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe and Christian Science Monitor. Avid listener who grasps the cultural intricacies of such disparate places as Decatur, Hanoi, Kabul and Timbuktu. Nonprofit clients include: TrustAfrica, Ford Foundations, United Nations Human Security Unit, and ELMA Philanthropies.