I am a highly educated academic and former professor who has published several books and articles. I have worked as a paralegal and am now pursuing freelance writing projects. I was a professional public speaking and debate coach and I am also a performance artist and dancer. I am very versatile, open-minded, and politically and socially aware. I believe in a free and open civil society and in supporting innovation, science and new ideas for solving the toughest problems of our world. I love surrounding myself with poets, authors, artists, intellectuals, scientists and politically active people. I have an unending drive for learning and knowledge and am endlessly curious. I am very driven and self-motivated.