On Cinco de Mayo, 1986 Seattle, Washington recognized a new resident, me. My heart has always resided here, despite taking a 9 year hiatus to move to Bellingham, Washington with my mom and dad. There is where I went to high school and all that kind of good stuff before returning to Seattle to attend the University of Washington. I am now a junior here majoring in communication with an emphasis in entrepreneurship.

I love entrepreneurship and am constantly becoming aware of new ideas. I don't just sit and try to think of these ideas... no inspiration... rather I have learned to open my mind to the opportunities that exist in the world by becoming inspired by real life experiences.

I have been very fortunate in my life and been able to travel all over the world. From Australia to Europe, from Mexico to, yes, the great Canada, I have left my mark as "world traveler." If I had the choice, I would travel for the rest of my life just meeting new and interesting international people. Learning about other people's histories and cultures I think is the most fascinating thing.