Owner & Developer of R2 Society
I developed this project to provide multi-dimensional support to those individuals and small orgs that are working hard to transform society from where they stand. I’ve mentored community leaders, small NGOs, impact-based project developers in the US, Mexico and Honduras.
Graduate of Cornell University
As a Development Sociology major, I took courses on international development, international economics, social movements, inequality studies and many others. I received the Societal Solutions Scholars Award, offered by the Dyson School of Business, for a microfinance project I developed in a remote village in Honduras.
Self-taught Abstract Artist
I’m a self-taught artist. I began painting a few months after returning from my life-changing journey to Chiapas (see below). In the studio I have committed to painting the truth, no matter what. I also learned to listen to the subtlety of my intuition. This is a skill that I used in many other areas of my life and has led me to the right people, places and opportunities which have led me to where I am today.
Self-taught Abstract Artist
I’m a self-taught artist. I began painting a few months after returning from my life-changing journey to Chiapas (see below).
In the studio I have committed to painting the truth, no matter what. I also learned to listen to the subtlety of my intuition. This is a skill that I used in many other areas of my life and has led me to the right people, places and opportunities which have led me to where I am today.
Indigenous Rights Activist
In early 2001, I volunteered as security for the Zapatista commanders in the historic caravan, Marcha del Color de la Tierra. I became one of the “captains of security” for an extremely intense 3 weeks, where I had to manage several crises. (At the end of the 3 weeks, we arrived at Mexico City and a new team took over.) I spent the rest of the year in rebel camp the jungle of Chiapas. The time spent there was packed with experiences, growth and awakenings which resulted in me coming back to the States with a deep sense of purpose.
Indigenous Rights Activist
In early 2001, I volunteered as security for the Zapatista commanders in the historic caravan, Marcha del Color de la Tierra. I became one of the “captains of security” for an extremely intense 3 weeks, where I had to manage several crises. (At the end of the 3 weeks, we arrived at Mexico City and a new team took over.)
I spent the rest of the year in rebel camp the jungle of Chiapas. The time spent there was packed with experiences, growth and awakenings which resulted in me coming back to the States with a deep sense of purpose.
Childhood Background
I was born and raised in a fundamentalist Mormon family. My father, Ervil LeBaron, had 13 wives and 52 children. We were not permitted to attend public school and had little contact with the outside world. All this ended about the time I was 17. I was brought to the US, and began college, and the next chapter of my life, at age 20. After this I began the long journey to understand the world and recover from deep childhood trauma.
Childhood Background
I was born and raised in a fundamentalist Mormon family. My father, Ervil LeBaron, had 13 wives and 52 children. We were not permitted to attend public school and had little contact with the outside world. All this ended about the time I was 17. I was brought to the US, and began college, and the next chapter of my life, at age 20. After this I began the long journey to understand the world and recover from deep childhood trauma.
Cult Survivor