Builder of frameworks to empower all ages, genders, cultures, learning differences and experience backgrounds to collaborate, grow, and learn that they too can own their life and change the world. Founder of The Forge Initiative, an open innovation space in The Research Triangle of North Carolina, USA. (Http://theforgeinitiative.org) Developed D-ELL (discover, explore, learn, lead), a framework for informal learning built on the basis of growth mindset and self-determination theory. D-ELL informs mentoring, creating learning opportunities and STEAM outreach.