I grew up in Newtown, Connecticut before earning a bachelor’s in history from Lake Forest College. After undergrad, I joined the U.S. Air Force as an officer candidate and pilot trainee, with the intention to fly fighters, but was medically discharged.
Pivoting, I went back to school—first to the University of Oregon School of Law where I earned a juris doctorate, and then, to New York University where I earned a master’s in international relations and global journalism.
Since graduating, I have worked in government and journalism, most recently as a policy advisor for Portland City Commissioner Rene Gonzalez, and as a Senior Defense and National Security Writer for The National Interest.
Beyond work, I’m a former semi-pro hockey player, a licensed pilot, and a hair metal guitarist. I enjoy reading, writing, watching old movies, and spending time with my family.
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCE M.A., International Relations and Global Journalism, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON SCHOOL OF LAW J.D., 2020
LAKE FOREST COLLEGE B.A., History; Minor in Cinema Studies, 2012
Bar Admissions
• Oregon