Work: Associate professor, integrated studies and director, Roots of Compassion and Kindness (ROCK) Center, Florida Gulf Coast University

Proudest achievement: Raising my daughter, Alissa. She is a beautiful young woman and a very talented opera singer.

Expectations for the future: Personally, to stay healthy as long as possible. Professionally, to help my students find the tools and strategies they will need to manage the very challenging and complex world they are entering into upon graduation.

Favorite websites: I can’t say that I have any websites that I visit regularly (except, perhaps, Google for searching information).

Local or global causes supported: The SWFL RESET Center; Paradox Opera, North Carolina; The Roots of Compassion and Kindness Center; GreenFaith International.

Favorite thing about Natural Awakenings: Information about healthy living, listings for local events that are contemplative in nature.

Most frequented healthy food restaurant: Viet Village, Fort Myers (lots of vegetarian and vegan options).

Where I pick up my copy of Natural Awakenings: Ada’s Market.

How I support my community: Serving on local boards, volunteering, donating to local charities.

Favorite Quote: “Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.” ~ St. Francis de Sales

What I am doing to be the change I want to see in the world: Continuing to teach college students, serving on the SWFL RESET Center board, running the Roots of Compassion and Kindness Center.