“When it comes to making learning and classrooms fun, 70% of what I do has a Spud influence to it.”

Josh Nadzam – Nonprofit Leader and Professor

“This course gets you out of the box and forces you to consider all of the complexities of a community.”

Dr. Renee Just – University Department Chair

“It is magical to watch Spud bring college students to life. He is the relationship that keeps on giving.”

Arshiya Kherani – Social Entrepreneur

“I ended up getting my mind blown by just how much I learned… and by the end of the course, I felt relief.”

Jessica Rodman – Past Online Course Participant

“Spud is the most creative person you’ll meet – especially for creating unique experiences for communities”

Michael Williams – Serial Entrepreneur and Coach

“We had ideas but nothing concrete. Spud does a great job to organize ideas and put thoughts into motion.”

Jamie Dunlap – Pennsylvania Council on the Arts

“Working with Spud was extremely valuable. I couldn’t have created my TED-style talk without Spud.”

Dr. Kimberlee Potter – U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs

“Spud’s course allowed me to dream big while discovering tangible steps for how to get there.”

Adam Lahlou – Past Student of Study Abroad Course

“Spud makes an impossible feat feel possible by walking alongside and giving you the tools you need.”

Erica Quinn – Nonprofit Arts and Innovation Leader

“As an introvert, Spud helped me connect with people and pushed me out of my comfort bubble.”

Sarah Holmes – Past Online Course Participant

“Spud really knows his trade and uses activities very purposefully; an extremely effective facilitator!”

Nancy Peter – Statewide STEM Coalition Director

“An effortless collaboration! Spud turned our technical thinking into direct connections with real people.”

Congxing Cai – Investor-Funded AI Startup Founder