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As a consultant, Andy helps nonprofit organizations understand and leverage technology. He taught the Nonprofit and Government Technology class for Grand Valley State University's Public Administration program for several years. His prior experience includes staff positions with Michigan Nonprofit Association, NPower Michigan, the Dallas Historical Society, Dallas Theater Center, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and volunteer leadership of the Technology Advisory Committee of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, as well as the Dallas Arts District Friends. Andy lives Albuquerque, New Mexico with his wife, Liz. Their daughter, Katie, is pursuing a graduate degree in education at Vanderbilt University.
EducationWhile I use Apple, Google and Microsoft devices daily, my favorite technology is likely the book. Specifically, the bibliography section of books, which I rely on to discover interesting things to read.
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For standard business writing, Google Docs' grammar suggestions have improved a lot since the feature debuted in 2019. Here's how much better it has become.
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