10/17/2025
What I’m Doing Now
Here’s what’s alive for me these days — the work, the questions, and the calling that keep me moving forward.
Focus Areas
Building this site (and ideas)
I’m pouring energy into www.donschweitzer.com — not just as a bio, but as a platform for ongoing thought, writing, and conversation. I’m refining my philosophy on toxic advocacy (you know the PDF we sketched), integrating it into a coherent business model, and experimenting with how ideas can shape practice.
Academic & institutional engagement
At Pacific University, I continue teaching, mentoring, and serving on a board. I still love being in classrooms and helping students wrestle with real problems. I also stay involved in curriculum design, program evaluation, and institutional strategy in social work and community engagement.
Counseling & applied practice
In parallel with academic life, I maintain a counseling/coaching practice — working with individuals, exploring holistic wellness, and weaving mind-body, trauma-informed, and advocacy work together.
Writing, speaking, & public philosophy
I’m drafting essays, critique pieces, and short reflections — thinking through what “toxic advocacy” looks like, how institutions should shift, and how individuals (especially those marginalized) can flourish. I’m also open to select speaking invitations or collaborations that align with these themes.