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AdamHinds.net · Personal Hub · 00:00:00Z
Pleasant View, TN — Hampton Roads, VA · 2026.000
Role Nonprofit Support
Audio AdamHinds.show
Service U.S. Coast Guard Aux.
Rank OSC(SW) USN (RET)
Navy. Nonprofits. Occasionally outdoors.
Scouting District Commissioner
Flotilla Commander, 054-05-09
Writing The Chaos Section
Location 36.3948N 86.6992W
Adam Hinds

Partially retired. Busy as hell. Mildly difficult to categorize.

Retired Navy Chief with a foot in a lot of worlds: nonprofits, civic service, maritime work, music, faith, writing, and whatever subject I happen to fall into next. You have arrived at the reasonably organized version of that situation. The main links, projects, and contact points are here. Help yourself.

Consulting AHinds.org Podcast AdamHinds.show Speaking Events & Interviews
Main Work Section 01
Professional areas

Things I do for work. Some of them on purpose.

Nonprofit consulting, a podcast about service and civic life, and speaking engagements for people who enjoy that sort of thing. All three are legitimate.

AHinds.org // Operations

Nonprofit Consulting

Small organizations, working boards, and volunteer-heavy teams that need clearer structure and actual follow-through. Not the inspirational poster kind.

  • Operations and governance
  • Board rhythm and follow-up
  • Capacity gaps and practical support
Open nonprofit consulting 01 AdamHinds.show // Audio

Podcast

Conversations about service, leadership, civic life, and curiosity. Occasionally things go off-script. That tends to be the better half.

  • Episodes and show notes
  • Guest information
  • Speaking and appearance links
Open podcast 02 Speaking // Live

Speaking & Appearances

Speaking, interviews, panels, and workshops on nonprofit governance, civic service, military transition, and volunteer leadership. I have been told I am engaging. Draw your own conclusions.

  • Podcasts and interviews
  • Panels and workshops
  • Civic and nonprofit audiences
Open speaking page 03
Record Section 02
Background and documentation

How I got here. The long version.

Biography, military service, Masonic record, education, certifications, and what other people have said about me when I wasn't in the room.

Service Section 03
Service organizations

Organizations I show up for.

Civic, youth, maritime, and nonprofit organizations where I have agreed to be useful. Links included so you can verify these are real.

Scouting America

District Commissioner for Old Dominion District, Colonial Virginia Council, supporting units, commissioners, volunteers, and youth-serving programs.

Colonial Virginia Council →
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

Flotilla Commander for Smithfield Flotilla 054-05-09, supporting recreational boating safety, member development, and Coast Guard missions.

Smithfield Flotilla →
Quality of Life, Inc.

Board service supporting programs focused on youth resilience, mental health, and practical community support.

Visit organization →
HELP, Inc.

Board service supporting community-based assistance and practical support for people facing housing and basic-needs insecurity.

Visit organization →
Naræ Foundation

Advisory Council service supporting culturally aware, peer-driven care models, community connection, and women navigating health journeys.

Visit organization →
Additional Affiliations

There are more. A full accounting is available for those who enjoy lists.

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