The world needs positive change! I feel deeply and strongly that the future I want to see is building systems that yield strong consensus, equitable distribution of resources, and a focus not on profit, but purpose.

I worked my way up from a farm hand, to a dishwasher, to a cook, to running kitchens, to government contracting, to buidling software, to consulting at large corporations, to running my own business, and now I'm trying to use all that experience to benefit others as much as possible.

I resonate so much with the Collective's Values:

• belief in shared resources and intents
• long term thinking over short term gains
• Impact focus over not profit focus
• Innovation through iteration and honest appraisals
• Community Empowerment

I'm a fan of putting others first. Taking the lowest seat at the table. I'm a big supporter of the Regen movement. I am a fan of d/acc. I am resolute in standing against the powers of corruption, exploitation, and cronyism. I also am a firm believer in regular self evaluation, accountability, growth, and genuine honesty with others on how I see things. All so easy to say, much harder to live out, but I'm trying.

I'm a participant in the Optimism Fractal, and I'm really excited about the governance model that's been forming there.

I can't wait to see where this community goes, and I hope to make a meaningful contribution.