Expertise I bring to the fund: I’m a CPA and risk management professional by trade and a passionate activist in my spare time.

My passion projects: I’m passionate about soccer, the environment, and giving back. I helped lead the grassroots effort to Save The Crew in Columbus, served as Board Treasurer of Green Columbus for over 6 years and currently serve on the Advisory Board, I co-lead the Columbus Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby, volunteered for Sierra Club, and am a member of the NAACP.

Where I find inspiration: Nature and my fellow travelers on the pale blue dot are where I find inspiration. I’ve had the good fortune of being around and learning from many wonderful people throughout life and am always rejuvenated and inspired when in nature thinking about how small we are in the grand cosmos.

Why this fund is important to me: Getting outside of my bubble of childhood, I realized how fortunate I was to have great parents, friends, financial stability, and a supportive community around me. These have all given me an unfair advantage and this fund is a step toward giving back to make things a little more equitable on our planet.

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