Blogging feels too much like work. The pressure to say something important and profound. To contribute to the public dialogue. What pressure!

But, like anything, I’m hoping that with practice this type of reflection and sharing will become much less daunting. And, dare I say, even enjoyable. At the very least it can back up my failing memory with a record of my professional thoughts and goings on. So, here goes!

I’m embarking on a new life chapter. After over 20 years working in the corporate, high technology world, I’m switching to a new career in the public sector with a long-term eye towards non-profit work. Yes, I’ll be doing the same kinds of marketing and communications stuff I did with Apple promoting to education customers. But now I’ll be doing it to advance public education, social programs and causes that help society and the local Portland community. I’m looking forward to the new challenge.

My blog posts will archive my reflections as I make this big cultural and organizational change. And record my new learnings about fund development, student recruitment and the marketing and communications challenges of public sector education.

Sounds like a lot like work, eh? That it may be, but I’m hopeful it will be worth it. Let the experiment begin!