What set the hook? For as long as I can remember, I’ve always felt a deep connection with the ocean. Growing up, I spent hours on the surface surfing and boogie boarding, and SCUBA diving seemed like the next natural progression. The transition from riding waves to exploring the underwater world was seamless.

Much like how no two waves are ever exactly the same, no two dives—even at the same site—are ever exactly the same. Every dive is a unique experience, and it’s this unpredictability that makes diving so thrilling.

The moment I took my first breath underwater, I knew without a doubt that this was what I wanted to do. The feeling of weightlessness and the awe of the underwater world was unlike anything I had ever experienced. SCUBA diving has since become a lifelong passion—one that I’m eager to share with others.

Certifications:

SDI: Specialty Instructor for Advanced Buoyancy, U/W Navigator, Night, Deep, Wreck, Dry Suit, Shore and Beach Diver, Solo Diver, Drift Diver, Propulsion Vehicle (DPV), Boat Diver, Computer Nitrox Diver, Computer Diver, Altitude Diver, Search & Recovery, Recreational Sidemount, Scubility Dive Buddy and Marine Ecosystems Awareness Diver.

PADI: Specialty Instructor for Peak Performance Buoyancy, U/W Navigator, Night, Deep, Wreck, Dry Suit, Boat, Enriched Air Nitrox, Altitude Diver, Search & Recovery Diver, Propulsion Vehicle (DPV), Recreational Sidemount, Project Aware Fish I.D., Boat Diver, Coral Reef Conservation, EFR and Care for Children/ AED & Zombie Apocalypse Diver.

Goals: 

My primary goal, above all, is to develop safe divers. Divers who are independent and capable of managing themselves in any situation, making them the best buddy teams on the planet. Safety is at the core of everything I teach, and when divers are confident in their abilities, they make the safest partners.

It’s easy to stay excited and passionate about a sport like SCUBA diving. The experience of being underwater is often slow-paced and effortless, yet it is never boring. Whether I’m drifting along the currents off Cozumel or visiting the Jacques Cousteau Monument at Avalon’s underwater dive park, every dive is an ever-changing adventure. The underwater world offers something new with every dive, and it’s a journey I’m excited to share with everyone I meet.

With over 7,500 dives and 5,500 hours spent underwater, my adventure is far from over. I look forward to continuing this incredible journey, teaching others, and exploring the wonders of the deep.