District Commissioner, Old Dominion District, Colonial Virginia Council. The role involves direct support to unit leaders and volunteers, health-of-unit assessments, and connecting struggling units with resources before they fold rather than after.
Colonial Virginia Council →What I Enjoy Doing
Work that is also something I would choose anyway.
Nonprofit consulting, a podcast about service and civic life, and speaking engagements for organizations that want a practitioner's perspective. Three distinct tracks, one consistent direction: supporting people and organizations doing meaningful work.
AHinds.org // Operations
Nonprofit Consulting
Small and mid-size nonprofits that are doing meaningful work but running into the operational friction that eventually catches up with every organization. Governance gaps, unclear board roles, programs that outgrew their infrastructure. The work is practical and the goal is a stronger organization, not a longer report.
- Operations and governance structure
- Board rhythm, accountability, and follow-up
- Capacity assessment and real-world support
Podcast
Conversations about service, leadership, civic life, and the ideas that hold communities together or pull them apart. Guests range from veterans and nonprofit leaders to people doing interesting work in fields most people haven't thought much about. The conversations go wherever they go.
- Episodes, transcripts, and show notes
- Guest backgrounds and past appearances
- Speaking and coordination inquiries
Speaking & Appearances
Available for conferences, panels, workshops, and podcast appearances on topics including nonprofit governance, military-to-civilian transition, volunteer leadership, and civic engagement. The format is flexible. The preparation is not. Booking details and a topic list are on the speaking page.
- Conference and panel appearances
- Podcast guest and interview availability
- Workshops for nonprofit and civic audiences
Background and Documentation
The background reports.
Twenty-plus years of service, two degrees, a collection of certifications, a Masonic lineage that goes back further than expected, and a set of recommendations from people who worked alongside me and chose to say something about it. Organized by category below.
Active Service Organizations
Where I show up on a regular basis.
Current, active commitments across civic, youth, maritime, and nonprofit organizations. Each role carries real responsibilities. Links are included for reference.
Flotilla Commander, Smithfield Flotilla 054-05-09. Responsible for member development, operational readiness, boating safety programming, and supporting Coast Guard mission requirements.
Smithfield Flotilla →Board service supporting programs focused on youth resilience, mental health access, and community-level support systems.
Visit organization →Board service supporting community assistance programs focused on housing stability and basic-needs support for individuals and families in crisis.
Visit organization →Advisory Council service supporting a culturally informed, peer-driven model of care for women navigating health and wellness journeys. Helps communities where the standard system does not fit.
Visit organization →There are more organizations, memberships, and civic associations that do not fit neatly into six cards. A complete list is available for anyone who needs the full picture.
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