ABOUT
I build ventures, platforms, and real-world experiences that connect people, place, and opportunity.
Over the past 20 years, I’ve worked across education, travel, and entrepreneurship—building programs, launching ventures, and working alongside communities across 35+ countries. I started in academia as a professor and program director, designing courses and leading international experiences. Over time, that work expanded beyond the university into nonprofit leadership, business, and platform-building. Today, my work sits at the intersection of culture, business, and storytelling—turning ideas into systems that grow, scale, and create real-world impact.
SELECTED WORK
A selection of platforms and ventures I’ve built:
Waverii
A global surf travel marketplace connecting travelers with local providers across 40+ countries.
CAN Fútbol Foundation
A nonprofit supporting youth development through sport, reaching over 1,000 student-athletes.
Anthrotourist Travel
Cultural travel experiences with 100+ bookings and 85+ five-star reviews.
Lucky Shovel
A botanical garden and plant nursery built in Nicaragua in collaboration with local and indigenous farmers, later successfully sold.
The Surfing Historian Podcast
A global storytelling platform exploring surf culture, history, and place.
Anthrotourist Travel
Cultural travel experiences with 100+ bookings and 85+ five-star reviews.
APPROACH
Across each project, the focus is the same:
- Build from the ground up
- Create clarity and structure
- Turn ideas into something real and sustainable
BACKGROUND
My background includes a PhD in History with a focus on Latin America. I’m fluent in Spanish and have spent much of my career working internationally across education, research, and on-the-ground initiatives.
More than anything, my work is grounded in experience—building, testing, and refining ideas in real-world environments.