Ut Prosim - That I May Serve

In 2012, I earned a Bachelors of Science in Business Management from the Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business. The year before, I earned a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy from the Virginia Tech College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.

During my time at Virginia Tech, I organized free community events focused on health, open mic events, and enjoyed caving with the VPI Cave Club. With a strong interest in culture and religions, I also completed two independent studies on Sikhism and Native American Religions and was an active member of the Muslim Student Association, the Living Buddhism club, and the Freethinkers At VT club.

I eventually became involved with a monastic community nearby in the mountains of Southwest Virginia. It was this experience that lead me to put down roots in the region. Roanoke, VA presented itself to me shortly after with the opportunity to pursue the vision emerging before me.