Hi there. I’m Troy Beckman. I am a seasoned communications and public relations professional with over 20 years of experience managing communications and public relations for government, non-profit and non-governmental organizations in challenging environments around the world.

A writer, editor, publicist, photographer, videographer, creator of social media strategies and content, and manager of strategic communications, this site is a repository of selected professional and personal content I’ve created over the past decade and beyond.

Written articles include blog posts and articles about an array of topics ranging from global health and development programs, to what Washington, D.C. food trucks are the best (or were the best in 2010-2013).

I have also included video and photo content I’ve created in my professional life as an international development communications specialist, as well as vignettes captured from the perspective of a random dude traveling the world.

A native Utahn originally from the Salt Lake City area, I’ve lived and worked in Bangladesh, Nepal, Ethiopia, Mozambique, as well as New Orleans and Washington D.C.

In my spare time, I’m a guitarist in a loud rock and metal band; I’m a former athlete who still hobbles around a softball diamond and basketball court from time to time, as well as the occasional round of 9 or 18 holes; and I am a family man — happily married for over 25 years and a proud father of two amazing girls.