Born and raised in Palo Alto, Ca., I was a dedicated (3) sport all-league athlete in high school. My commitment to sports continued as I became an All-American California Community College Baseball player at Menlo College. I also channeled my passion for innovation into creating 'Squared Up  Baseball', a unique training Baseball Bat.

With a career spanning 32 years, I served as a police Officer for 7 years at Atherton PD, and 25 years at San Jose PD. This extensive experience has honed my skills and deepened my understanding of the field. 

Worked  in patrol, training, and the Crisis Management Unit. Worked in a collateral assignment as a Hostage Negotiator for 28 years. Earned a  Master’s degree, and Ph.D., in Clinical Psychology while still an officer. Spent the last (7) years of my career working in the Crisis  Management Unit (CMU) at SJPD assisting people in the community, and  ultimately officers, suffering from mental illness, stress, and trauma.  Have Diplomate status in Trauma and Stress. 

I am the co-founder and Chief Safety Officer (CSO) of GUNSENS.com, a life-saving, preventative firearms detection technology. It employs AI and Neural Networks to locate a firearm and pinpoint its exact location.