I'm an optimist. I believe that each of us can do amazing things to make the world a better place! I'm an environmentalist, a vegan, a lifelong learner, and an avid volunteer. I am addicted to learning and exploring the world and try to make the most of this new knowledge that I gain along the way. I'm also a researcher/scientist/academic and love exploring how people communicate and share and build relationships and I design new technology and applications to help people maintain stronger relationships.