Biography
I supervise the OSU Extension Computing Technology Unit, providing onsite and remote support to 38 County Cooperative Extension Offices and 8 Regional Branch Agricultural Experiment Stations across the state of Oregon. I coordinate and provide training and support in web technologies, digital media production, social media, video conferencing and other online collaborative technologies. I'm a technologist at heart who enjoys helping people learn how to use technology to improve their work and better their lives. I like to think of myself as a bridge/translator between techies and users, with a knack for explaining technology in simple to understand terms, without the geek speak and techno-babel.
My claim to fame, however, is through my alter ego - DroneSinger - the "Weird Al" of drones, world's #1 composer of parody songs about drones. I create parody songs about drones to bring attention to drone culture and issues, while encouraging responsible and safe flying. I also use drones to get kids interested in STEM/STEAM education and do drone outreach and engagement, educating people on drone technology, research and applications. #DronesAreCool
Skills and Experience
- Tech Support
- Customer Service
- Social Media
- Communications & Marketing
- Virtual Collaboration
- Media Production
- Non-Profit & Small Business
- Drones (UAS - Unmanned Aircraft Systems)
Interests
- Alternative / Non-traditional / Informal Education
- Experiential & Life-long Learning
- Professional / Workforce Development
- Leadership
- Future Work
- Workforce / Economic Development
- Creativity & Innovation
- The Arts
- Edutainment via Music, Comedy, Puppetry/Ventriloquism
- Aeronautics
- Robotics
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Outreach & Engagement
Board Positions
- Professional Development Director – Association of Communications Excellence (ACE)
- Marketing Director, Social Media, Webmaster – OSU Professional Faculty Leadership Association (PFLA)