I believe stories are 

medicine for the soul.

They are a vital aspect of how society is shaped, because they give us the ability to feel compassion for each other and find meaning in our lives. Stories can provide much-needed escape, but also make positive, real-world impacts.

As a welfare kid with an absent dad, I always felt like an underdog. But as I got older I came to understand the many privileges I do carry.  So I remain committed to collaborating with, and upholding stories from, equity-seeking creators. 

I believe stories from marginalized perspectives need to be nurtured and shared, to create an equitable and sustainable world.

I'm a human, cis-male, White,

able-bodied, neuro-normative

dad, husband, son, brother, 

friend and colleague.

My ancestry includes Ukrainian, Irish and Scottish, and I was born on the unceded / occupied territory of the Ktuanxa, Syilx and Sinixt peoples, in what is currently called Nelson, British Columbia.

The child of unmarried hippies, I was almost born in a VW van. I lived on welfare with my mom until I was five, then we moved to Treaty Six territory currently called Edmonton, Alberta, where I met my new / step-dad and step-brother. I was in an Arts Core school until I was ten (loved it), then we moved to an acreage outside of Edmonton. During high school I was in an extra-curricular theatre creation troupe (hilarious), directed and acted in the high school play (won a bunch of awards), and took time off school to act in professional plays (I was hooked).

I attended the University of Alberta's 3-year Conservatory Acting Program, also taking scriptwriting and self-creation, and graduated with Honors and the Golden Key. Since then I have written and performed - and produced - numerous projects for the stage and screen. See my acting resume and writing resume.

I am married, we have a child, and we live on the unceded / occupied territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tseil-Waututh people in what is currently called Vancouver, Canada. I'm also kinda weirdly / happily private, especially for a guy with a website. But there ya go :)