Writer and Storyteller
San Francisco Bay Area
- Current
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- Scholar, Moderator, Editor and Columnist at Center for World Indigenous Studies
- Administrative Director and Research Analyst at Public Good Project
- Past
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- Editorial Advisor at Bellingham Weekly
- Executive Director at Whatcom Environmental Council
- President at Whatcom Falls Neighborhood Association
- Consultant at Jay Taber and Associates (Self-employed)
- Sea Captain at New England Fish Company
- Education
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- New College of California
- Western Washington University
- Yakima Valley College
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Jay Taber’s Summary
Since receiving the Defender of Democracy award in
September 2000, Jay has endeavored to put the lessons
learned from his extensive community organizing
experience to good use through curricular development,
publishing, and online mentoring.
A key contributor to the composition of the Activism
and Social Change program at New College of
California, author of five books, and editor of the
online journal Skookum, Jay's work has been nationally
recognized for making the essentials of applied
research accessible to a wide audience.
More recently, as his writing has attracted an
international following through his association with
the Center for World Indigenous Studies, Jay has
shifted focus to accommodate the geopolitical
perspectives required in helping younger activists,
writers, and scholars comprehend the challenges ahead.
Toward that end, in July 2006 he designed a proposal
in conjunction with the Public Good Project for a
national learning center to provide hands-on guidance
in investigative research, analysis and communication.
Jay is currently available for guest instructing,
public speaking, as well as private one-on-one
consultation. Those considering private tutoring or
counseling are encouraged to review materials on
this site prior to inquiring about services and fees.
Collegial correspondence is always welcome.
Jay Taber’s Specialties:
Novel synthesis of divergent disciplinary and cultural points of view. Nuanced articulation of the indigenous human rights and pro-democracy movements. Effective use of open source research for social and political purposes. Clarity in communication. Coherent analysis of social settings. Logical organization of information. Persuasive presentation of ideas. Inspirational stories for encouraging civic participation. Narratives, networks and netwar.
Jay Taber’s Experience
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Scholar, Moderator, Editor and Columnist
Center for World Indigenous Studies
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Think Tanks industry)
December 2005 — Present (2 years 8 months)
Assisting with Fourth World Journal peer reviews, moderating associate scholar forum, and writing weekly column for Fourth World Eye.
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Administrative Director and Research Analyst
Public Good Project
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Research industry)
September 1994 — Present (13 years 11 months)
Writing papers and reports, curating archives, facilitating consultations, coordinating interventions, and recruiting participants for volunteer network of researchers, analysts, and activists engaged in defending democracy.
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Editorial Advisor
Bellingham Weekly
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Media Production industry)
May 1997 — December 2000 (3 years 8 months)
Worked with reporters and senior editor on feature stories, editorials and special reports.
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Executive Director
Whatcom Environmental Council
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
January 1994 — August 1996 (2 years 8 months)
Managed environmental litigation and public relations. Conducted research, and coordinated outreach for special purpose coalition.
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President
Whatcom Falls Neighborhood Association
(Non-Profit; Civic & Social Organization industry)
July 1992 — September 1994 (2 years 3 months)
Served as liaison to state and local governments in community planning and extended environmental litigation. Initiated what was to become a council of neighborhood associations in Bellingham, Washington. Worked with League of Women Voters and Association of Churches in providing educational fora on the Growth Management Act.
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Consultant
Jay Taber and Associates (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Management Consulting industry)
January 1990 — December 1993 (4 years)
Consulted federal/state/local governments and public-interest organizations on regional environmental protection projects. Supervised grant research & development, facilitated strategic planning, and organized public communications.
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Sea Captain
New England Fish Company
(Fishery industry)
May 1974 — November 1979 (5 years 7 months)
Worked on salmon tenders in Alaska and Washington for canneries in Orca, Ketchikan, Anacortes, and La Conner. Navigated the Inside Passage of British Columbia from the Gulf of Georgia through the Alexander Archipelago. Mostly plying the waters of the San Juan Islands. Member of Alaska Fishermen's Union, Seafarer's International N. America.
Jay Taber’s Education
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New College of California
MA, Humanities and Leadership, 2001 — 2002
Conducted nationally acclaimed survey on community-based research, participated as presenter at national anti-war conference, and contributed to development of the graduate program Activism and Social Change.
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Western Washington University
Philosophy, Logic and Calculus 1973 — 1975
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Yakima Valley College
International Relations 1970 — 1971
Additional Information
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Jay Taber’s Interests:
communication, pedagogy and protector societies; walking, novels, art, and architecture; campfires, honoring, storytelling, and philosophy; dogs and ponies, birds and words
Jay Taber’s Groups:
Associate member of PEN American Center, "An association of writers working to advance literature, defend free expression, and foster international literary fellowship." Member of Real News Network, a project of Independent World Television.
Jay Taber’s Honors:
Defender of Democracy award for "organizing effective opposition to Anti-Indian violence and racism in Washington state." Presented by acclimation of peers, September 8, 2000.
Jay Taber’s Contact Settings
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