Monday Gratitude: Seasons, Stories, and the Gift of Connection

I woke up this morning feeling deeply grateful — for my existence, for those around me, and for the chance to experience another day. There’s something about starting the week with gratitude that changes everything. It softens the edges, quiets the noise, and opens space for presence. As I read from the Hávamál and reflected on Máni — the … More Monday Gratitude: Seasons, Stories, and the Gift of Connection

Rethinking Social Capital: A Paradigm in Transition

The past few days have been filled with long talks, deep ideas, and plenty of reflection as my friend and fellow social capitalist, Tristan Claridge, has been visiting. Our conversations have circled around something both of us have been sensing for a while — a paradigm shift within the study and practice of social capital. For decades, the field … More Rethinking Social Capital: A Paradigm in Transition

Holding Hope in Uncertain Times

It’s been a hard week in international education.Between government sanctions, visa delays, and ongoing shutdown disruptions, uncertainty seems to be the only constant. For institutions, partners, and—most importantly—students, these challenges ripple far beyond logistics; they touch dreams, timelines, and the sense of possibility that higher education is built upon. And yet, even in this moment, I … More Holding Hope in Uncertain Times

Autumn Reflections: Connection, Conversation, and the Season of Change

There’s something magical about fall in New England — the crisp air, the shifting colors, and that quiet invitation to slow down and reflect. This season always feels like a turning point — not just in nature, but in the rhythm of life itself. Lately, I’ve found myself in deep, meaningful conversations with people from … More Autumn Reflections: Connection, Conversation, and the Season of Change

Building Bridges: The Next Chapter of Connection

Over the past few years, I’ve had the privilege of exploring the world through the lens of social capital — how relationships, trust, and shared purpose shape the way we live, learn, and lead. From classrooms to boardrooms, from research surveys to podcast conversations, one truth keeps rising to the surface: connection changes everything. When we understand the … More Building Bridges: The Next Chapter of Connection