About 2nd Half Strategies

Our Purpose
Our purpose is to inspire and help people create purpose filled retirement that transform the images, beliefs and expectations of what is possible in the second half of life.

Our Vision
Our vision is a new paradigm for retirement and aging. One that is based on respect, honoring our full potential at every age and a renewed commitment to contributing to the future.

David Rozell About David Rozell
David is passionate about creating a different experience of aging in the world. He has set out to inspire people to create their unique expression in the second half.

As a student of transpersonal gerontology, David understands the importance of self discovery and life-long learning and is always searching for creative ways to enhance the retirement years and the aging process through his work. David lectures and advocates for creative aging wherever possible.

As a coach, instructor and facilitator David has a reputation of being compassionate and easy to work with. He is also known for asking tough questions and encouraging people to really expand past what they already have created in their lives. He also brings a sense of humor and joy to his work that inspires others to do the same.

David is an adjunct faculty member in Gerontology at Marylhurst University teaching Creative Aging classes and facilitating Reinventing Retirement workshops there and through other organizations. He also serves as a Board member for the Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens, The Oregon Center for Retired Citizens. He also is a co-founder and Board President of The Make Music Project.

David has also served on the teaching staff at Kalagiya West Healing Center in Portland where he developed and led workshops and classes on conscious aging and becoming a “new elder”.

David has a BS degree and is certified as a professional life coach. He is also a certified retirement facilitator. Before starting this part of his life, David spent more than 30 years as a consultant and environmental and natural resource manager in California and Oregon. He is a recreational guitar player, fly fisherman, sailor, and an outdoor enthusiast.

“The whiter my hair becomes, the more ready people are to believe what I say.” Bertrand Russell, Philosopher