Christian Picciolini
Author of ‘White American Youth’ and ‘Breaking Hate,’ TEDx Speaker, Emmy Award-Winning Film/TV Producer, Edward R. Murrow Award-winning Podcaster. Leading expert on preventing radicalization before it takes hold.
- Role
- CEO Founder at Goldmill Group
- Location
- Petoskey, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Christian Picciolini
I am an Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning producer, author, and TED speaker dedicated to \"positive\" disruptive thinking. My work focuses on using film, podcasts, and writing to bridge divides and foster human connection. While my unique background spans from being a former extremist to a firefighter and medical first responder, I now channel those diverse experiences into creating compelling narratives that challenge perceptions. Today, my primary mission is storytelling—crafting content that not only entertains but also promotes empathy and breaks cycles of polarization.My guiding principle:\"Inveniam viam aut faciam\"—\"Find a way or make one.\"
Experience
CEO Founder
Feb 2006 — Present · MI, US
Goldmill Group is headquartered in Michigan with strategic partnerships around the world. Led by Christian Picciolini, we provide our clients with unparalleled expertise in extremism research and analysis, hands-on programming and consulting, and strategic planning to address private and public security needs, combating extremism and preventing terrorism in all its forms.Our unique combination of firsthand experience, one-of-a-kind access, and on-the-ground insight enables us to provide the most accurate, realistic, up-to-the-minute intelligence and analysis, and to translate this knowledge into practical and effective, real-world applications for our clients.Recent clients include: Naval Postgraduate School, FBI, U.S. Department of State, National Counterterrorism Center, Joint Terrorism Task Force,\'For Justice\' CBS pilot, Holland Bloorview Kids\' Rehabilitation Hospital
Education
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations / International Business
2002 — 2005
Project Individual Education
High School Diploma, General and Honors Studies.
1989 — 1989
St. Damian
Elementary School Diploma, General Studies
1979 — 1987
Dwight D. Eisenhower High School
High School Diploma, General and Honors Studies.
1990 — 1991
Ombudsman Alternative School
High School, General Studies.
1991 — 1991
North Central Michigan College
Firefighter I/II & HazMat Operations, Public Safety
Marist High School
High School Diploma, General and Honors Studies.
1988 — 1988
Brother Rice High School
High School Diploma, General and Honors Studies.
1989 — 1989
North Central Michigan College
EMT Certification, Emergency Medical Services
Auburn University
Certification, Surgical Technologist (NRST)
Skills
- Social Networking
- Social Media Marketing
- New Media
- Community Partnership Development
- Brand Development
- Entrepreneurship
- Record Labels
- Leadership
- Blogging
- Violence
- Marketing
- Start-Ups
- Creative Direction
- Interactive Marketing
- A&R
- Music
- Entertainment
- Brand Architecture
- Film Production
- Social Media
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Digital Media
- Television
- Music Industry
- College Teaching
- Strategic Thinking
- Community Development
- Public Speaking
- Music Management
- Google+
- Business Development
- Management
- Online Marketing
- Strategic Leadership
- Compassion
- Strategy
- Content Strategy
- Film
- Video Production
- Art
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