bio

After graduating college, Greg became a teacher. Two months into his career, he witnessed a moment of conflict at a restaurant. In response, he started The Brunch Bunch Mentoring Program. More than 700 students & adults participated in the program. After the first 70 weeks, Greg expanded his efforts & founded The 11-10-02 Foundation. The organization has funded scholarships & grants in all 50 states. Driven by his bonds with his grandmother & childhood dog, he also has devoted time & resources to support older adults & animals. For his civic efforts, he was named one of America's Daily Points of Light and received the Jefferson Award for Public Service. He was honored at Princeton University as 'one of America's top social entrepreneurs under 40'. He has served as guest speaker/lecturer &/or Scholar-in-Residence for events, conferences, schools, companies & camps in different countries. He is co-author of five books & workbooks. The Silhouette Man was honored in Canada as a book that celebrates the wisdom of seniors. The First Thirty was NSDLC Multicultural Relations Book of the Year.  His visual art has gone on exhibit at events in different nations. He has been featured by media like The Washington Post, NonProfit Times, USA Triathlon, Education Week and Good Morning America. He has worked for the media as well -- writing for publications around North America. Click here to read about Greg's pandemic experience.

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