Kind Words
It's my honor to support established and emerging leaders working in many sectors. Here's how a few generous partners reflect on our work together:
Tayler Ward
Senior Manager of Communications and Education Manager
Just Solutions Collective
When I started my grad school applications, I struggled to explain my passion for community health. Then Charlie and I started exploring my motivations. He helped me explain my "why." I was admitted to several graduate programs and since graduated from a dual master's program. Today, I promote community-created and equity-led solutions to the climate crisis and still use many of the lessons from my work with Charlie. His support during my graduate school journey was truly critical!
Michael Green
Founder
Center for Environmental Health
I was the CEO of the Center for Environmental Health for twenty-five years. For thirteen of those years, Charlie was my second-in-charge and one of my important sources of professional support. I relied on him as a sounding board, and his support and insight made me a more successful leader. He also built deep trust with our staff. Colleagues throughout the organization benefited from his mentorship, friendly ear, and wise counsel. I credit Charlie's support for so much of our success.
Jackie Walsh
Criminal Defense Attorney
Jacqueline K. Walsh Law
I represent people facing the death penalty. I've brought Charlie in to help on several cases when we needed to find a message that moves a witness, a prosecutor, or a judge. He has a knack for boiling a complicated legal scenario down to essentials. In person and in writing, he conveys feelings that make legal players act. His talents as a communicator and a storyteller have helped save lives.
Álvaro Palacios Casanova
Government Affairs Specialist
California Academy of Sciences
One of the things I loved about working with Charlie was how he made sure I heard my own answers to his questions. He challenged me to tell my best story in my resume and cover letters. We also prepared for tough interview questions and developed strategies for negotiating offers. The whole time, he spotlighted my strengths and helped me build confidence that I still bring to my professional life.
Susan Corlett
Director of Development and Communications
Friends of the Children
I’m so pleased that allies in social justice and other sectors can benefit from Charlie's experience! We worked closely together on the leadership team of an environmental non-profit. When I needed content that helped our supporters connect with our work, I went to Charlie. He helped me clarify what I wanted and helped my team develop messages that raised money. Charlie creates content that makes people feel why the work of our sectors matters.
Ashley Iwanaga
Director of Coalition Operations & Culture
Stop AAPI Hate
When I faced a team challenge at work, Charlie provided a space for me to talk about it openly and confidentially. He helped me break the situation into pieces so I could decide which ones to focus on. I found a new perspective and a path that was comfortable for me. Charlie's support helped me manage a difficult challenge and create a work environment that promoted success for my team and me.
Leila Eshaghpour-Silberman
Class of '28
Princeton University
Charlie’s help was invaluable in the stressful college admission process. I didn’t know where to start my essays. Charlie listened to me and helped me see the story I wanted to tell. His feedback helped me use each word to convey my message in a compelling way. He was also supportive and encouraging, a grounding presence in a hectic time of deadlines and word counts. I feel so lucky to have worked with him.
