ZEITGEIST WEST

Publishing. Consulting. Education.

Helping purposeful ideas become lasting contributions.

Zeitgeist West is an independent publishing, consulting, and educational organization founded in 2007 by Claire E. Scheuren. It works with authors, nonprofit organizations, practitioners, foundations, and community leaders to develop and share thoughtful ideas that enrich personal well-being, strengthen communities, and contribute to a more vibrant civic life.

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Through publishing, educational programming, workshops, presentations, online courses, and selective consulting, Zeitgeist West encourages thoughtful engagement with the ideas and practices that support meaningful and lasting change.

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Our Mission

Zeitgeist West believes that thoughtful ideas have the power to shape lives, strengthen communities, and influence the future. Its work is dedicated to helping purposeful ideas become lasting contributions through publishing, education, and collaboration.

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Our Work

Publishing

Zeitgeist West publishes books and other works that preserve important stories, explore forward-thinking ideas, and encourage thoughtful engagement with the people, communities, and questions that shape our lives.

Consulting

Zeitgeist West works with nonprofit organizations, authors, thought leaders, practitioners, foundations, and community leaders on projects that align with its mission. Consulting engagements are selective and grounded in collaboration, thoughtful listening, and practical experience.

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Education

Zeitgeist West believes that learning is essential to meaningful and lasting change. Through hands-on workshops, presentations, online courses, and educational collaborations, it encourages thoughtful engagement with the ideas and practices that support the well-being of individuals, communities, and the systems that shape our shared future.

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Claire E. Scheuren, Founder & President

Claire founded Zeitgeist West to bring together publishing, consulting, and education in service of thoughtful ideas that contribute to meaningful and lasting change. Throughout her career, she has worked with nonprofit organizations, educators, authors, community leaders, and foundations to develop initiatives that strengthen individuals, organizations, and communities. Her work reflects a longstanding interest in civic engagement, ethical leadership, public health, education, literature, and the creative exchange of ideas. As an author, editor, educator, and nonprofit leader, Claire has explored one enduring question: How do thoughtful ideas become meaningful action? Whether through publishing, civic education, nonprofit leadership, oral history, or the One Plus One Theory of Change, her work has focused on helping individuals and organizations transform ideas into lasting contributions.

Today, she continues to write, publish, and lead educational programs through Zeitgeist West. Her workshops and presentations encourage people to recognize the influence of individual ethical action and the ways thoughtful choices can strengthen families, organizations, communities, and society.

Why "Zeitgeist West?"

The name Zeitgeist West honors Zeitgeist Music Publishing (ASCAP), founded by the late songwriter and musician Tony Scheuren. More than a tribute, the name reflects a belief that every era is shaped by its ideas, creativity, and the people willing to bring those ideas into the world. Zeitgeist West continues that tradition by fostering thoughtful work that contributes to the intellectual, cultural, moral, and creative life of our time.