The Knotted Tree - Paperback

Phillips, Rich: - For more than 25 years, Rich Phillips has advised CEOs, senior executives, and government leaders on high-impact communication strategies across the semiconductor, aerospace, AI, and advanced technology sectors, supporting such organizations such as AMD, Boeing, NASA and SpaceX. As President of I Risk Films and founder of Bold Narratives, Richard continues to combine his passion for storytelling with leadership communications, writing both screenplays and books. His work has ranged from guiding NASA's national communications for the Artemis and Mars missions to helping position startups at the forefront clean energy. He holds a Master's in Public Policy from Georgetown University and a Bachelor's in Economics from Boston University. Richard lives in Austin, Texas, and is the proud father of three children-Ethan, Gavin, and Collette. Learn more at makelifeextraordinary.com.Dilisi, Amanda: - "Amanda was raised in Bay Village, Ohio, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Baldwin Wallace University, where she majored in Studio Art with an emphasis in painting and printmaking, along with a minor in Psychology. She is currently a high school art teacher, specializing in painting and other two-dimensional art forms. In addition to teaching, Amanda continues to create her own artwork, which has been featured in numerous exhibitions. These include the Emerging Artists Series at Tri-C Gallery West, a solo art exhibition at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens, the North-East Ohio Print Invitational at Fawick Art Gallery, and Continuing Conversations - From Woodblock to Inkjet at the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve, among other printmaking showcases. As an educator, Amanda is passionate about helping students use art as a form of therapy. She guides students to express themselves creatively, communicate thoughts that may be difficult to articulate in words, and discover the power of art as a tool for personal growth and self-expression."