to a student entering the first year of study in the PhD program in English who achieved the highest standing on admission criteria to the PhD program in English
Finisher
US Marine Corps Marathon 2020, Ten Half-Marathons
Commencement Speaker
Claremont School of Theology, 2015
Ralph & Muriel Roberts Award for Youth Ministry
Claremont School of Theology, 2015
Best New DJ
KSCR Student Radio, 1997
Presidential Scholarship
University of Southern California, 1996
half-tuition for four years
Profile
I'm an unrepentant nerd who likes to talk about how speculative fiction and art can transform lives. In addition to being an academic and clergy, I'm a co-parent for my two kids, a partner to my wife, a dog mom, a gamer, and a back-of-the-pack runner. Before I finally followed my life-long call to academia and ministry, I worked in the music industry, the film/tv business, and the non-profit sector.
Media Appearances
If you think I might bring something to your stream, podcast, etc. please don't hesitate to ask. These appearances, depending on the context, are typically pro bono.
Please prepare to be vetted, not just as to your content but also to your associates. I will not appear on media projects that support the abuse and doxxing of marginalized people, or who fail to hold their colleagues who do so accountable.