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I fell into permaculture by coincidence, but my deep understanding of it's epic meaning, it's potential impact, it's super-power ability to regenerate earth and ourselves... that comes from my training as an economist. 

Of course, a healthy dose of childhood poverty and an earthy immigrant mentality and frugality has shaped my perspective on whole-systems design thinking. 

I hope to provide a fresh and truly innovative conversation on making the symbiotic connections that permaculture can bring to the table.  And I touch on absolutely everything... from food production, sure, to ecology and conservation, of course, to capitalism, consumerism, healthcare, alternative social and economic models, politics, you name it. 

But under it all, lies a desperate desire to come home.  A yearning to cast aside our prodigal ways and become one with the Great Mother in a way that allows us to be, once again, true and deserving Earthlings. 
EDUCATION

American University, School of International Service
BA International Development

University of Central Florida
MA Economics

Wake Tech Community College
AS Advertising & Graphic Design

Regenerative Institute
Permaculture Design Certification
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS

University of Central Florida
Instructor of Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Statistical Analysis

Chanmala Gallery
Watercolor Artist, Fine Art Print Maker, Art Teacher

Lenovo & Freelance
Graphic and Web Designer

The Earthius Project
Permaculturist and Social Economist

RECOGNITION

Published co-authored statistical analysis and paper on Female Endangerment.*

Featured in student-led documentary about permaculture in the Piedmont of North Carolina.

Featured in the August 2018 issue of ACRES USA with an article about sustainable self-sufficiency at The Earthius Project.
The Earthius Project is recognized as a UN Decade for Biodiversity 2019 Project for its "exemplary contribution to the preservation of biodiversity."
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* HOSNI, Djehane &  CHANMALA, Adriana. Female endangerment: the case of the Middle East and North Africa.  The economics of women and work in the Middle East and North Africa. Ed. E.Mine Cinar. Amsterdam: JAI, 2001, (Research in Middle East Economics, 4), pp.33-49.  (High female illiteracy, fertility & maternal mortality rates.)