James M. Edwards
Managing Director at Drylands Agroecology Research. Creating a future where humans, nature, and spirit thrive.
- Role
- Adjunct Faculty at Naropa University
- Location
- Boulder, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James M. Edwards
Regenerative Systems Designer helping organizations, communities, and individuals grow and thrive through the use of ecological principles and systems thinking; addressing human challenges by asking \"what would nature do?\" I have three decades of experience as an ecological and social systems designer, educator, facilitator, and media producer working to inspire and empower action towards greater social and environmental justice. I\'ve launched and operated a number of enterprises both for-profit and nonprofit, as well as working within existing organizations at board, executive, and operational levels. I hold an M.Sc. degree in Ecosocial Design from Gaia University, a B.A. in Diplomacy and Political History from Occidental College, and numerous specialty certifications Skills -Systems Design: Visioning, agile business planning, leadership development, dynamic equity splits, permaculture design -Education: Group Facilitation, Program & Curriculum Design, Train the Trainer Programs, Teaching -Media: Producer, Director, Writer, Researcher, Videographer/DP, Editor -Languages: Bilingual English/Spanish; functional Catalan; rudimentary Italian-Movement Teacher: Acro yoga, Yoga, Tang Soo Do Karate, Aikido -Healing Arts: Thai Yoga Massage
Experience
Adjunct Faculty
Jan 2021 — Present · Boulder, CO, US
Teach and develop courses on ecological design and systems thinking within the Environmental Studies department.
Education
Gaia University International
Master of Science (MSc), Ecosocial Design
2016 — 2019
American University
Post-Graduate Studies, Video Production
1995 — 1996
The George Washington University
Post-Graduate Studies, Multimedia Production
1995 — 1995
Occidental College
Bachelor of Arts, Diplomacy and World Affairs
1985 — 1989
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