Home: Portland, OR. Age: 42. Birthplace: Ohio. Pronouns: He/Him/His. Alma mater: Wright State University. Languages spoken: English, Spanish (novice), Arabic (novice).
Current project: Kitchen remodeling by updating backsplash with new tiles. Latest contribution to others: Our Streets Kitchen Support volunteer. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? First-time home purchase. Hobbies: Baking bread, gardening, hiking, biking, mushroom hunting, reading. Recent travel or adventure: Maui. Last book read: The Martian, by Andy Weir. Recent unique acquisition: A 1970s Schwinn unicycle.
Personality profile: Friendly, lighthearted, optimistic. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Sarcastic. What natural talent have you neglected? Artistic ability and drawing. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? First responders. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Traveling. What is at the top of your bucket list? Going to Spain. How do you relieve stress? Hiking in the woods. What is your go-to workout? Biking.
What was your first paying job? As a bagger at Kroger. What was your favorite college course? Abnormal Psychology. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Monopoly. What book have you repeatedly read? The Frontiersman, by Allan W. Eckert. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Monty Python.
What change would you like to see in the world?
Healthcare to be a right for everyone to have, not a privilege.
What message do you want to send out into the world? Be kind to everyone; we are all in this together. What widely held belief do you reject? That good things come to those who wait.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Tom Hanks. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A doctor. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My coin collection. What advice would you give your younger self? Don't be afraid to make mistakes and don't take life too seriously.
Personal motto: Trying is the first step towards success. Favorite quote: "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity" (Albert Einstein).
