I have a masters degree in Interdisciplinary International Environmental Studies and two permaculture design certificates. Outdoors, I create and maintain edible landscapes. I observe, experiment, and focus on regenerating soil; compost is sacred. I volunteer as the Vice President of the Washington-based 501c3 non profit, Ecologists without Borders, and help the EcoWB team with project selections, operations, fundraising, marketing, storytelling, and strategic planning. I have managed grants for environmental projects including Akha Environment and Health (Mae Suai, Chiang Rai, Thailand), The Foundation for Education and Development of Rural Areas (Mae Rim, Thailand), and the Maple Leaf P-Patch (Seattle Washington). I  currently manage a grant and oversee two student worker positions for the University of Washington's Green Square urban garden project. I lead a 1,500+ member Meetup group focused on food foraging education in the Seattle area. I work to create a zero waste society while building a universal understanding of the dynamic relationships between humans and our various ecosystems. I also enthusiastically support Indigenous science and associated food and land sovereignty movements.

Life involves its share of challenges, and sometimes, the world can seem quite perplexing. Amidst this complexity, we humans hold the remarkable ability to shape our own experiences. I firmly believe that fostering understanding across cultures is a crucial step towards reducing unnecessary hardships. While it might sound simple, the core principle of "only kindness matters" truly resonates with me.

In today's world, it's evident that prevailing cultures often grapple with their collective past, often leading to destructive behaviors and divisions. The influence of social media sometimes exacerbates these divisions. I'm actively involved in respected professional networks such as All Tech is Human and The Center for Humane Technology. Within these networks, my contributions focus on accessible education, choice architecture, and generally contributing positively to the ongoing conversation.

I design and build new, transformative, and highly dynamic learning experiences. My current work at the University of Washington as a program director of International Specialized Programs focuses creating customized educational programs for international students. I have created programs in Business Intelligence, Environmental Studies, Sustainable Business, Pedagogy, Nursing, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Undergraduate Academic Preparation, Technology for Good, Graduate School Preparation, TEFL, and more. I am also currently interested in developing engaging online gamified trainings for sustainability education. 

My highest natural aptitude is ideation. I absorb fresh ideas and connect seemingly disparate dots across a broad range of subjects; I read books and  listen to podcasts on economics, entrepreneurship, behavioral economics and neuroscience, tech, ethics, finance, science, education, traditional indigenous knowledge, environment, medicine, human rights, culture, health, nutrition, history, design, and more. The trends I find are fascinating. If you are interested in discovering how ideation can help you, too, Imaginable by Jane McGonigal is an excellent place to begin. 

I enjoy solo travel to culturally unique places. I endeavor to make authentic connections with locals, especially through learning how to cook local dishes or joining volunteer projects. I speak Thai, a little Northern Thai, and I am currently studying Spanish and Norwegian. I have also studied Diné Bizaad and would love to learn more given the opportunity. 

Always seeking novelty and creative opportunities, I have self-published five books. While the first four are comedy cookbooks, my most recent writing project is a series of immersive dream vignettes written in primarily ungendered second person. I am excited to see where this particular project leads. I envision it could become a fantastic set of animated shorts. 

108 Dreams represents my glimpse into our collective human subconscious worlds - the deliciously absurd, the tragic, the bizarre mechanics that our brains use to process our daily lives. In writing these vignettes, I hope that these shared emotional vignettes will serve as quiet, powerful and foundational connection points for all humanity. 

You may find my writing via Goodreads and my Amazon author page. 

I run a hobby business providing compassionate, thoughtful intelligent care for other people's animals, homes, and gardens. I have years of experience caring for cats, dogs, parrots, guinea pigs, rabbits, lizards, chickens, ducks, fish, horses, and mollusks. You can find my house sitter and pet sitter profiles and references on Thumbtack and Rover. Learn more at my petsitting website.

Since 2013, I have hosted international and domestic travelers via Airbnb and now FurnishedFinder and HouseStay.com. As an frequent traveler myself, I enjoy providing clean, organized, safe, and positive experiences. The revenue from my latest property management efforts have afforded the establishment and maintenance of an edible landscape and installation of an impressive 8.40 kW solar power system complete with EV charging capacity.