Opinion Editorials and Media Appearances

The items below are personal interest pieces related to topics I care deeply about and observations I have made. One such piece is an op-ed published in the Portland Press Herald that garnered significant feedback from those who both agreed and disagreed with my statement. This response led to my feature on Maine Calling, where I discussed the dynamics of being a 20-something in today's working world and broader society. 

Through my personal interest pieces content, I use my perspective as a young person and my platform as a young professional to give voice to the unique challenges and opportunities faced by young adults in our contemporary landscape. 

Next Generation Workforce 3-Part Series

These articles make up a three-part series about the next generation workforce, which I define as young adults who have just graduated or will be graduating soon. As the youngest person at my company, I have carved out a niche focusing on young people's perspectives, aspirations, and needs. This series explores how to attract, retain, encourage, and best utilize this dynamic segment of the workforce. It offers valuable insights into what young people are thinking, what they are looking for in employment, and how businesses can effectively engage with them.

Economic Development, Housing & Workforce Articles

The following are articles (my next will be published in early July) that I have authored while working at the nation's only full-service economic development and lead generation consulting firm, Camoin Associates. While working as both an Analyst and Project Manager, I have engaged in economic development, workforce, and housing projects that provide me with informed perspectives on various topics within the field. I share my knowledge on these topics with a unique twist! 

Check out  Could Trends from the Past Help Today’s Housing Crisis? to see why I think we should be living in strangers' bedrooms.

Agriculture & Agritourism Pieces

These pieces focus on agritourism, a field I have extensively researched as a National Science Foundation fellow. My exploration of this topic included a month-long site visit to Greenland, fieldwork around various farms in Maine, and a winter working at an agritourism farm in Arkansas. These experiences have provided me with a rich, hands-on perspective that informs my insights and analyses in this dynamic sector. 

Magazine Articles

I am occasionally lucky enough to contribute to Expansion Solutions, a renowned economic development magazine. My articles delve into critical topics that shape economic landscapes, offering data-supported insights and forward-thinking perspectives. I am excited to share that my second article, which focuses on the valuable lessons learned from the solar eclipse regarding agritourism and farm events, will be published soon.

Thesis

This thesis, written to fulfill the University of Maine Honors College requirements, delves into the compelling and often unsettling world of cult rhetoric. By analyzing the rhetoric of Jonestown and Heaven's Gate, I uncover patterns and techniques that have historically been employed to manipulate and control followers, leading to violence. Extending this analysis, I explore contemporary parallels and make informed predictions about the rhetorical tactics of QAnon, offering insights into its potential evolution and impact. This piece is published under a different version of my name for safety reasons at the time of publication.

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