About Me

I love adventure.  Whether it be by sea, air, or land, I'm constantly on the go, looking for ways to grow and develop my mind, body, and spirit.

On a research trip in Nevada

As a student at Harvard University, I have been fortunate enough to explore and sample a wide range of scientific fields. My interests have taken me from labs at NASA and Harvard Medical School to the jungles of Costa Rica and the coral reefs of Panama. Through the support of my professors and Harvard, I've been able to push my intellectual boundaries to learn about the natural world.

Me and Sarah, a mountain lion cub (Puma concolor)
at Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo

Restraining a 6.5-foot Nile crocodile at Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo

My passion for animals, especially snakes, began at a young age. Both my brother, Jay, and I have been blessed to grow up near Walden Pond, the home of the legendary naturalist and writer, Henry David Thoreau. Early on, we enjoyed a life outdoors, immersing ourselves in all that nature has to offer.

My brother (right) and I in our young(er) years
handling a non-venomous garter snake (Thamnophis spp.)

Our parents instilled in us a great appreciation and respect for nature and encouraged us to explore the world around us to the nth degree. To this day, we are still a team, whether that be on a fishing trip or making a short film.

Jay (right) and I on the Clipper Starfish on a fishing trip

My passion for snakes began at the age of four, when I got my first pet ball python. She was a gorgeous specimen with a sweet personality. As my interests grew, I began taking an in-depth approach to learning about different species of snakes, their natural history, ecology, and behavior. At my high school, Belmont Hill School, I established the Life Science Research Lab under the mentorship of Dr. Hans F. E. Wachtmeister.  The lab studied the reproductive biology of snakes and lizards and housed over 40 different specimens, representing close to ten different species. This year, the lab celebrates its ten-year anniversary!

Conducting research on water snakes sometimes involves, well, water

A northern water snake (Nerodia sipedon sipedon)

An avid outdoorsman, I love learning skills in wilderness survival and testing my abilities to cope with extreme environments. Whether it be SCUBA diving in the frigid waters of the Atlantic in winter or surviving 120 degree heat in the Nevada desert, I'm ready for the next adventure.