Personal Interests

  • Outdoors

    Eagle Scout with NOLS Wilderness First Aid Certification. Experienced in multi-week backpacking and canoeing expeditions in remote environments; active member of Brentwood School Outdoor Adventure Club.

  • Radio

    FCC-licensed Amateur Radio Operator (Technician Class, KN6MVM), exploring communication systems, signal propagation, and emergency operations.

  • Sailing

    Competitive double and single-handed sailor. US Sailing Level 1 Certified Instructor, teaching the fundamentals of sailing, race strategy, and on-the-water safety.

    Particularly interested in knot tying and rigging, and in selecting the right knot for each application based on load, adjustability, and failure tolerance.

  • Photography

    Photographer with interests spanning FPV aerial imagery, action sports, macro, landscape, and film/darkroom processes.

  • Athletics

    Golf and beach volleyball teams; values sports that imphasize focus, precision and adaptability.

  • Juggling

    Juggles four objects consistently; working toward five through incremental practice.