I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and then spent most of my 20s in a constant state of experimentation. I've hopped around various mountain towns, cities, and countries and tried a handful of different career paths. A few prominent themes have followed me through the years: a desire for connection (to self, to others, to nature), a love of novelty and spontaneity, a high degree of independence, and a passion for learning. For the nitty gritty, check out my life timeline.

A few topics I'm currently interested in:

• The effect thoughts and emotions have on our body's physiology (i.e. link between repressed emotions and chronic pain, the impact of social connection on health and longevity)
• Self-exploration and emotional inquiry (currently loving the Art of Accomplishment podcast)
• Applying systems thinking to our food system, the environment, and healthcare
• Permaculture and food forests
• Internet history
• Computer networking, cybersecurity