Also known as: Griff
I help local governments improve their citizen engagement practices and process through the use of online tools. I coach business, non-profit, government and civic leaders on the art of leadership blogging and the use of other social media technologies. In my free time, Im chief blogger and moderator for Locally Grown, a public affairscommunity blog in my hometown of Northfield, MN. Ive pretty much made my living online since , primarily building online communities, both topic- and geographic-based. I was project director for MIX, the McGraw-Hill Information Exchange for Teachers and Schools (-) and Utne Reader magazines Cafe Utne (-) which won a Webby Award for community in May, . I co-founded Northfield Citizens
Also known as: griffin
Award-winning freelance filmmaker, with social media expertise. years at YouTube Next Lab, producing low-budget, DIY filmmaking tutorials for , subscribers. years on State Farm's public relations team. Earned a Master's in Communication, and a Silver Anvil Award from the Public Relations Society of America. Most recently directed "Sriracha," a -minute documentary, successfully funded through Kickstarter and distributed online. "Gorgeously shot" (San Francisco Chronicle) Three years experience as a college educator, focusing on news writing and visual communication. Currently serving on the Board of Directors at WTVP. Award-winning public speaker. Freelance video production includes commercials, web videos, and wedding films.
