Projects

When I’m not at my daytime job at Santa Clara University and my full-time gigs as husband and dad, you can find me working on my projects. These are work of love and ways to keep me focused on the needs of others…something I learned from the Jesuits who trained me. These are not projects that will change the world, but hopefully connect with the humanity of others.  Obviously, there’s always need for more brain power, more creativity, more inspiration, more hands, more ideas, more funding, but more importantly moral support. If any of these projects should move you to action, then I very much look forward to connecting with you.

Atawe Design

A web design venture focusing on the empowerment of non-profit organizations, grassroots community movements, social activists, schools, and small businesses in the developing Pacific island nation of Micronesia and beyond. A believer in social entrepreneurship I use this venture to raise funds for other health, educational, and social programs in Micronesia. For more, visit: www.atawedesign.com

OIP

Outer Islands Partnership, Inc

A nonprofit organization that I co-founded with my wife Desha to bring much needed medical and educational resources to the women and children in the often forgotten remote islands in Micronesia. Having been born and raised on three of those outer islands of Chuuk (Onoun, Tamatam, Houk), I know first hand the difficulties of accessing basic medical services and educational opportunities. For more, visit: www.outerislands.org

CRM

Chuuk Reform Movement (CRM)

A network of globally dispersed Chuukese citizens and allies who share a deep commitment to create a better future for the State of Chuuk, Micronesia. It’s a think tank, an ideal,  a coalition of political activists, a unity of knowledge, shared vision, inspired interaction, a small step toward transformational changes in Chuuk. For more, visit: www.chuukreform.org

MDSP

The Micronesia Dental Support Project (MDSP)

To help support the dental health services provided by the government in Micronesia. It was founded by my father-in-law Dr. Barry Staley, a retired periodontist, who began with the shipment of over $200,000 worth of dental equipment and supplies to the Chuuk State Public Health Clinic in 2004. We help organize teams of volunteer dentists and public health educators to travel to Micronesia to conduct much needed health care clinics. For more, visit: www.outerislands.org/dental

Educate!

Outer Islands Educational Initiative

To improve educational opportunities for the people in the outer island communities of Micronesia. Our approach hinges on building global partnerships with individuals, organizations, schools, businesses to help provide resources for programs and services aimed at giving sustainable development in the developing outer island communities of Micronesia. For more, visit: www.outerislands.org/education

Santa Cruz WordPress Meetup

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Local web designers, programmers, bloggers, and other WordPress enthusiasts who meet at local coffee shops in Santa Cruz to share ideas, best practices, themes, plugins, customizations, and network. If you’re in town, bring your wifi laptop, your positive vibe, your laid back attitude, and a willingness to share and learn new skills. Attire? None! T-shirts, shorts, and flip flops are standard attire at all SC WordPress Meetups. For more, visit: www.meetup.com/santa-cruz-wordpress