1. Politics Is Lived, Not Abstract
What governing from the inside taught me about power, consequence, and accountability.
Ideal for: universities, civic organizations, leadership forums
2. Context Over Chaos
How disinformation, outrage, and selective narratives are distorting democracy — and what actually helps people stay grounded.
Ideal for: media audiences, journalism organizations, educators
3. Inside the Room
What the public never sees about national security decision-making — and why transparency matters.
Ideal for: policy audiences, donors, think tanks
4. Democracy Under Pressure
What breaks first when norms erode — and why institutions don’t save themselves.
Ideal for: democracy organizations, international audiences
5. Immigration, Identity, and Power
How lived experience collides with policy, fear, and political storytelling.
Ideal for: universities, immigration and human rights organizations, civic audiences
6. Leadership Without a Script
Making ethical decisions inside systems that reward silence.
Ideal for: corporate, nonprofit, executive leadership
7. After the Crisis
The hardest work begins once the cameras leave.
Ideal for: communities navigating trauma, reform, or recovery