Born & raised in the South of the US. Traveled to over 34 countries. Lived on 4 continents. Tons of awesome experiences around the world...World Cup South Africa, Carnaval in Rio, Inca Trail, the quintessential European backpacking experience, and countless treks & epic adventures.
Served in the Peace Corps in Paraguay. Worked mostly in facilitating entrepreneurship & youth leadership/civic engagement & improving management practices at a large cooperative.
Now I live in Kibera, Africa's largest slum and I work for a group that helps empower entrepreneurs in the developing world through advanced entrepreneurship training, consulting, mentorship & investment capital.
I'm interested in BOP and social innovation, social enterprise, impact investing, private-sector solutions to poverty, urban poverty alleviation, and of course entrepreneurship & supporting the growth and vitality of small and growing businesses as an economic development strategy.
