I soon realized that I had all of the hopes and dreams, but none of the social skills or common sense. I wanted friends, but the mere thought of talking to them scared me. i wanted to express myself and perform, but people didn’t understand my humor and stage fright froze me to my core. I wanted to be there for the friends and family I loved, but I never understood what they were feeling - sad, angry, depressed, tired, etc. - just that they looked like they could use some joy.

But, I did love learning, and I definitely could understand math, science, and data. There was peace in the stories textbooks told. It gave me clarity and knowledge without anxiety, and it showed me that there was always a chance that I could get one step closer to having close friends - and one step closer to bringing joy, community, connection, and support to those I loved.

Enthralled by how STEMM could present such a novel understanding of the world around us. This love for science led me to initially study theoretical physics and chemistry at MIT. This analytical background and thirst for understanding, coupled with my desire for real-world impact, led me to eventually study business and management science at MIT, where I first applied analytics to understanding human behavior and social change.

As I learned more about how organizations work, I solidified a thought: what if I applied my love for learning, data, and research to people? What if I could teach myself how people work, and what if I can learn how to bring happiness - dare I say, even better happiness, to the people around me?

Delving into topics on business, leadership, policy, organizational behavior, negotiations, and sociology, I discovered my affinity for and skill in innovative experience creation, effective management, and planning. As I understood more, I created more connections, and found more unique ways to helping people and communities realize joy and fulfillment.

Today, I create and support businesses and organizations who create social good via engaging and immersive experiences. I assist groups whose experiences create happiness, joy, community, and personal growth with coaching, board membership, and business services, and I often serve clients with passionate people, emboldened processes, and innovative products for effective impact. I am involved with related industries such as entertainment, the arts, recreation, and education.

By day, I run Zephyr Business Group, a business incubator, accelerator, and support network that creates ventures and provides services to businesses who promote social good through experiences that provide happiness, joy, community building, or personal growth and fulfillment. From innovative personality tests to virtual and in-person shows, we try to make the world a little bit better with each vibrant smile, each happy tear, and each heartfelt hug.

On the side, I’m a sleight-of-hand magician, motivational speaker, and home cook, hoping to always create a little bit more happiness in the communities and the people around me. The experiences I create and the smiles I hope to deliver help inspire curiosity, joy, adventure, hope, and magic in those people’s hearts.