HIGHLIGHTS

Multi-hyphenate career: Sexual wellness educator and entrepreneur; former public policy researcher, college lecturer, jazz venue co-owner, and fine-dining sous chef
 

Veteran performer: 30+ years in theater; expanding into film acting and production
 

Recognition: Best Picture (DC APA Film Festival, 2021); Best Adult Store (Washington Blade, 2016–2025); award-winning writer, director, and storyteller
 

Education: Ph.D. (UC Berkeley) · M.S.I.S. (Marymount) · B.B.A. (GWU)

I am an educator, entrepreneur, and artist. I lead sex-affirmative workshops and talks and own a sexual wellness retail business. I also work as an actor, singer, and producer. My multidisciplinary experience is guided by a commitment to building inclusive communities, expanding access to knowledge, and fostering authentic creative expression.

I spent 15 years as a college lecturer in business and information systems and two years teaching classical mythology. I also worked for a decade as a university administrator, serving as Chair of the Registrars’ Committee of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, where I led collaborative initiatives across 12 institutions. As a graduate academic advisor, I supported students navigating advanced academic and professional pathways.

In the public sector, I co-founded a public policy and legal research consultancy that supported public-interest litigation across a wide range of consumer products. Our research has been cited in Congressional hearings and contributed to transportation safety legislation.

Today, my work centers on holistic sex education. I own and operate a specialized sex-positive retail business and work as a sex-affirmative speaker and writer. My company is widely recognized for its leadership and sustained support of the LGBTQIA+ community.

The arts remain a vital throughline in my life. I’m a professional actor, singer, and producer with more than 30 years of experience in Washington, DC–area theaters and festivals. I was an accredited investor in the Broadway production Here Lies Love and produced and appeared as Manny in The Girl Who Left Home, a musical film that won Best Picture at the 2021 DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival. I’m also an accomplished jazz vocalist and previously co-owned Black Fox Lounge, a jazz venue recognized for its artistic programming.

I hold a Ph.D. in Epistemological Sciences from the University of California, Berkeley. My research explored the psychological anthropology of the major cultural spheres. I earned an M.S. in Information Systems from Marymount University, and a B.B.A. from The George Washington University. Earlier in my career, I trained at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone and worked in professional kitchens, including fine-dining and seasonal sous-chef roles.