Josh has an eclectic background that spans the philosophy of science and grassroots international development. His experiences in these fields inform his approach to strategy development, team building, and facilitation. Josh also speaks on topics of human resilience, survivorship, and addiction and recovery. Josh was appointed to the board of directors for the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance by Governor Patrick in 2013 where he served two terms overseeing funding decisions on behalf of victims of crime. Before joining Strategy Matters, Josh was Founder and Director of Ayuda Directa USA, an international nonprofit that plans and executes healthcare, education, and infrastructure  projects in rural South America. He holds a PhD in Philosophy of Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and a BA in Philosophy from Reed College.