I'm a livelong Floridian, having lived in various parts of the state but always in Florida. My grandmother has run a locksmith business in Opa-Locka, FL for 40+ years. My father worked for Miami-Dade Fire and mom Miami-Dade County Schools.
I was heavily active in music during grade school. I play trumpet and love playing jazz music. During high school I was in many extra-curricular honors ensembles: South-Area Honors Band, All-County Honors Band and the Florida Youth Orchestra (FYO). Through FYO I played in such prestigious locations as the JFK Center in Washington, DC. I maintained my playing through college and played all eight years at UF in the UF Jazz Band. I still play and if there's good Jazz around, you'll find me nearby.
I love being on two wheels, owning both a road bicycle and my Ducati motorcycle.
I was told from a young age I should be an Architect. I had immense drawing ability and excelled academically in all fields. During High School drafting classes sealed that I wanted to pursue Architecture.
At the University of Florida (GO GATORS!) I majored in Architecture. I graduated with my Masters degree 2013.
During that time I interned with Engineering Ministries International, a Christian Professional Organization that connects Architects and Engineers with International missionaries that need design services. I have since partnered with EMI as a Volunteer Architect.
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