From growing up walking distance to the beach, to attending college steps away from Lake Tahoe in the heart of the Sierra Nevada's, my surrounding environment has always shaped who I am and who I've become. While I've had the opportunity to study a wide range disciplines in school, including taking part in leadership roles both inside and outside the classroom, working in the outdoor industry has always been my calling. I hope to utilize my passion for preserving our environment as a way of connecting to others, and hopefully displaying why they should care as well.