I relocated to Califorina in 2005 with a vision to create a tour company that provided guests with personal Yosemite National Park experiences that would set high standards for customer care. As a pioneer of a new movement in the tourism industry, it was also my desire to connect with several nonprofit organizations through volunteering and philanthropy. While holding the elected position of President for the Yosemite Gateway Partners, I realized the importance of public private partnership. That presidency afforded an opportunity to work directly with the leadership team at Yosemite National Park to find solutions to issues of regional importance.The philanthropic mission I cultivated at YExplore Yosemite Adventures, the company I founded in 2006, benefits the Yosemite Conservancy, and The Tuolumne River Trust. In 2017, I designed an alternate logo for YExplore with a Yosemite Tunnel View Bear. YExplore sells the bear merchandise on our website and donates 100% of the profits to the Yosemite Conservancy and the Keep Bears Wild Project. The work I am most proud of is our partnership with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Since 2012, we have organized the Xtreme hike in Yosemite for their members who have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in search of a cure for the deadly disease.Another project I created was the Yosemite Can O Peaches radio show. I interview Yosemite contemporaries who share stories about the place that has shaped their lives.I have excelled in various roles while developing a company now recognized as a Yosemite tourism industry leader over the past several years. Although my professional experience originated in New York's Financial Sector, I was able to come to California and create this successful outdoor adventure company while cultivating deep relationships throughout the region. Through assimilation, I was able to develop many leadership skills that have led to this success.Many goals that I aspire to achieve as a strong member of the Yosemite community remain. They include education and stewardship programs for local youth. I enjoy working within our Yosemite communities to train future stewards of our parks and wild lands through public presentations. I am interested in both paid and volunteer positions for openings on any board of directors. You may also contact me to arrange speaking engagements. Specialties: Leadership, Collaboration, Team building, Public Private Partnerships, Community Relations, Business Development, SEO, Marketing, Educational Training, Public speaking, Photography