I was born in Ottawa, Ontario, but lived most of my younger years across Northern Ontario. Having the time to contemplate those days, I can truthfully say that growing up in a small town with parents who supported playing outside and exploring was, and is, amazing. I have much to be thankful for, having lived well under the care of caring people and enjoyed the middle-class lifestyle that Canada allowed, which has given me the opportunities to do so much.

High school was, for lack of a better phrase, a challenging time. Though I met some great people in my teenage years, some of whom I am still close to, I didn't have an easy time trying to fit in with the social standards and norms that were expected of us. I went through many trials, some typical, some severe. It resulted in an angry early twenties. 

Heading to Ryerson University (now TMU) for my undergraduate in Information Technology Management (BComm), I was disenchanted with the people I went to school with, the uselessness of some of the content taught (no offence to you BComm students, it was just not for me for many reasons) and the vulgarity of Toronto's streets (read below before taking offence!). I joined the military as an expression of this anger, and I'm glad I did, because it was an essential part of creating who I am today, giving me the context to come to terms with and let go of that anger. I met some wonderful people, including my closest friend, Theo Eastmond. Fortunately for me, or unfortunately depending on how you see it, I was injured and subsequently honourably discharged. It was tough for me, but I had great people, both family and friends, who helped me through it. 

At this time, I had no idea what I wanted to do, and I couldn't find a job in the small military town of Petawawa. So, I went back to school. I returned to Toronto and Ryerson to finish my undergraduate degree in Arts and Contemporary Studies on my terms. I grew to love Toronto: its streets, the rush of its people, and its heartbeat. I also took to education. I achieved and maintained a very high CGPA during this time, which I continue to do today, and became close with some of my professors, with whom I remain close. They encouraged me to do graduate studies, for which I am grateful, because that is precisely what I did. 

Wanting to be close to Petawawa, I decided to attend Carleton University for an MA in Sociology, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I again met some wonderful people who have become friends I hold dear. On September 12, 2016, while running for exercise on campus, my heart went into ventricular fibrillation and then failed to cause cardiac arrest. I lost my memory of the end of August and all of September. No, I did not see any bright lights or have an out-of-body experience. This event has had a profound effect on my life. My relationships with my family and friends, my outlook on life, and understanding what a great gift it is to be alive. It all changed that fall.

In 2018, I moved back to Toronto. I completed another MA degree in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology at the University of Toronto, where I worked with Professor Yiftach Fehige. I am currently a Ph.D. Candidate at York University in the Humanities department, working with Prof. Bernard Lightman. I am also incredibly grateful to be working as an Executive Assistant with the International Society for Science and Religion, under the guidance of Prof. Fraser Watts, which has enabled me to meet and engage with scholars and travel all around the globe.  

If you want to reach out, ask me something on your mind, or talk, please don't hesitate to contact me!