Born (1977) and raised in Orange County California.
University in Los Angeles (UCLA) major was Buddhist studies.
Came to Japan, Sakuho in 2003.
Opened Manabiya English School 2010.
Koya Goods & Coffee shop in Iwamurada 2014-2017.
Long time music lover. Started DJ (just as a hobby) in 1997.
Began reading about Buddhism and doing meditation around 1997 also.
2021-2023 Finished Mindfulness Meditation Teachers Training course by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. Certified Meditation teacher.
2 daughters.