The higher level classes at Sabin Middle School prepared me for the International Baccalaureate program at Palmer. The IB program, in turn, helped me prepare for the regimented life of a Midshipman at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. There, I received a BS in Maritime Operations and Technology, specializing in International Business and Logistics with a minor in Engineering Systems. After graduating from the USMMA, I continued to excel and learn from my experiences by receiving a commission in the U.S. Navy. I  am now a LTjg in the Navy and have participated in Operation CAPER FOCUS in the Eastern Pacific, capturing over eight tons of Colombian cocaine in six months. As my career continues to unfold, I now find myself as the assistant operations officer for a command that has over 3500 Marines, 1200 sailors and six ships sailing around the world protecting this mighty nation.