I was born and raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania, a city midway between New York City and Philadelphia. After earning a BA degree in chemistry from Franklin and Marshall College, I was a guest English instructor at the University of Fan Noli in Korçe, Albania. I returned to the US to teach chemistry for the next three years, where I also served as an academic adviser and wrestling coach. Before joining the Ansipen team, I became a PhD. candidate at the University of Colorado at Boulder, conducting nano-material physics research at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Collectively these experiences enable me to help the unique and varied clients who come to Ansipen to pursue their dreams.