I am a young father of twin boys who cares deeply about the future of the Earth and humanity.

I am a strong promoter of youth leadership in bringing about a just, sustainable, and peaceful world.  I also have a keen interest in sustainable livelihoods, especially in rural, developing contexts.

In 2006, I graduated from the Environmental Security and Peace Master's program at the University for Peace, Costa Rica, where I wrote my thesis on "Linking Natural Capital, Rural Livelihoods, and Conflict: Toward Governance for Environmental Security and Peace in Tajikistan" (www.untj.org/library/?mode=details&id=327).  I also hold degrees in Education and Comparative Literature from Brown Univeristy and Stanford University.

Over the course of three years, I worked with humanitarian and educational organizations in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.  I also have two years' experience working as a mental healthcare professional.

I am originally from Germany and was raised in the USA.  I work as Earth Charter's International Youth Coordinator, based in Costa Rica.