I grew up in Indiana but served in the Vietnam conflict and otherwise traveled in Asia and participated in post-typhoon flood relief in the Philippines. In the 1980s I organized an international relief campaign and, of course, have been focusing on Brazil for some years now. But I've also put in many years as a freelance journalist.

In a 26 year career at EDS I instructed risk and process management concepts classes in the U.S., Canada and Brazil.

In 2004 I entered graduate school at Indiana University (IU) following the untimely 2002 end of my career at EDS, and founded Rhythm of Hope in Brazil (ROHB). ROHB was a natural outgrowth of the relationship building and other Brazil related activities I had already been undertaking. In 2005 I was awarded a small travel and research grant from the IU Project on African Expressive Traditions (POAET). I also that year produced a 23 minute Rhythm of Hope in Brazil video that you may view from my Video Clips web page, accessible by clicking on the hyperlink in the upper frame.

In June of 2006 I received an MA from IU. At this time I am continuing post-graduate studies at IU, but I would consider possible employment.

Social Action

1990 to present

Current volunteer positions: Advisor for Programs in Bahia, counselor for NGO Projéto Didá in Pelourinho, Salvador, Bahia and Volunteer Outreach Associate for Colorado-based Socially Conscious Coffee.

• Founded the Rhythm of Hope in Brazil in late 2004.
• Began working with Brazilian grass roots social programs in 1995. Created and maintain this web site at to promote and publicize those programs and, through my web site, connect volunteers and donors with appropriate opportunities while dispelling ignorance of Brazil.
• Assisted media projects undertaken by organizations such as the BBC (radio), French-German television and African- British film crews producing programs on social issues in Brazil.
• Facilitated volunteerism and philanthropy in Brazil including the gratis services of an Italian doctor and a Swiss dentist, the donations of a Japanese businessman and the time and effort of many university students and other volunteers.

• Founded and led an international campaign to aid Jewish ‘Refusniks’ in the pre-Glasnost and pre-Perestroika Soviet Union. Established “Tufelds Committee” chapters in 53 cities in 35 U.S. states plus Great Britain, New Zealand and Canada.
• Originated idea for the “Indiana Congressional Delegation for Soviet Jewry” that was subsequently signed onto by all (then) ten of Indiana’s congressmen and both of Indiana’s U.S. Senators.
• Represented to the office of Senator Richard Lugar the case of an Afghan family stranded in New Delhi during the Soviet incursion into Afghanistan, in their attempt to secure official refugee status in the United Stated.

• Served as Education Committee chairperson for the South Bend chapter of the National Audubon Society and served with the Elkhart Conservation Club.

Special Recognition

• Named one of the ten “Outstanding Young Men” in Indiana by the Indiana State Junior Chambers of Commerce on February 11, 1989. Named an "Outstanding Young American" later that year by an Alabama-based organization.

Journalism

• Credits include front-page newspaper articles representing both Israeli and Palestinian perspectives relative to the Camp David peace accords.
• Author of dozens of published articles on Brazil, including a magazine issue cover story on Land Reform in Brazil and articles on the African slave trade, the environmental movement, social programs, festivals, U.S. National Black Chamber of Commerce overtures to Brazil, and the life story of Brazilian gemstone magnate Hans Stern.

• Authored articles on many topics including travel to Mexico, film industry activity and issues of local interest.
• Credits include several front-page newspaper articles.

• Authored by-lines for the National Audubon Society South Bend chapter newsletter, and for an Elkhart County, Indiana publication.

Enterprise (EDS, to 4 November 2002)

Last Title: Leadership and Change Management Specialist Sr.

• Assumed a high profile, public role as a process and risk management advocate. Promoted integrated change management. Addressed three national conferences.
• Served with EDS University, delivering process and risk management related instruction to more than 4,000 students throughout the United States, Canada and Brazil.
• Introduced an industry standard process framework and risk management to EDS, Brazil.
• Served as the corporate EDS University risk-topic subject matter expert.
• Served as a liaison representing the interests of local clients and technical teams with regional processing centers in various locations around the United States.

• Project leader, process-advocate and system analyst. Helped develop and maintain banking and manufacturing systems, and led projects.
• Led disaster recovery drills, championed quality and represented EDS on a manufacturing client process reengineering team.
• Served on a EDS, Indiana technical leaders forum.

• Offset printing press operator, microfiche department supervisor, COBOL programmer.
• Accepted a position in 1976 while a student attending Indiana University at South Bend.
• Learned ‘on the job’ and helped to rewrite the full complement of applications for two northern Indiana banks while supporting recreational vehicle industry clients.

Military

• Served in the U.S. Marine Corps between October 6, 1969 and August 15, 1973.
• Served in combat with a Marine helicopter squadron in Vietnam and participated in post-typhoon flood relief in the Philippines.
• Served for six months at Fleet Marine Force Atlantic headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia.
• Awards include the Vietnam Service and three Vietnam Campaign medals, the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, a Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation and a Philippine Presidential Unit Citation.

Education

• Graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington with an MA in Latin American and Caribbean Studies in June of 2006.
• Graduated from Indiana University at South Bend with a BA in Psychology in May of 1979.
• Was employed full time through most of my years of undergraduate study.