Henry spends his days joyfully in conversation with Coro’s partners and alumni. As an alum of the Fellows Program in Public Affairs, he has experienced firsthand the transformative power of Coro’s programming and network. Each job opportunity he has had since he was a Fellow — as a conflict resolution facilitator, legislative aide, and now back at Coro — emerged from a conversation with a Coro connection, and he has thrived in each role by putting his Coro tools to work.
Henry grew up in the North Bay and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Claremont McKenna College.
What inspires you to work in leadership development?
In a society polarized across so many political, demographic, and geographic boundaries, where we face crises of seemingly insurmountable magnitude – climate change, inequality, war, and polarization itself – we need leaders who will ask curious questions of themselves and others, listen, build relationships, and collaborate, even when they do not agree. Each of us possesses these capacities, and Coro trains us to unlock them. This is why I work in leadership development, and at Coro.
What’s your favorite leadership quote or book?
“Vocation is the place where our deep gladness meets the world’s deep need.” — Frederick Buechner
This quote begs the questions: What gives me the greatest joy? What needs do I hear in my community and in the world? Where do these meet?
I believe these questions are foundational not only to our own fulfillment but also to a thriving democracy.
Where are we most likely to find you when you’re not at work?
You can find me outside: exploring the Mission, running on Mt. Tam’s trails, sitting on Ocean Beach, or riding my bike around the city, most often with my girlfriend, friends, and family.