EDUCATION
• Ph.D., Philosophy, University of Hawaii at Manoa
• M.A., Philosophy, University of Toledo
• B.A., History, University of Toledo
• B.A., Philosophy, University of Toledo

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS & FELLOWSHIPS
• 2014-Present Associate Professor of Philosophy and Humanities, Hawaii Pacific University
• 2010-2014 Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Humanities, HPU
• 2008-2010 Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Humanities, HPU
• 2007-2008 Visiting Instructor of Humanities, HPU
• 2004-2005 Pre-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Philosophy, West Virginia University
• 2003 Lecturer of Buddhist Philosophy, Antioch College, Buddhist Studies in India Program (Bodh Gaya, India & London, England)
• 2003 Language Fellow, Advanced Sanskrit Language Program, American Institute of Indian Studies: Deccan College (Pune, India)
• 2003 Infinity Foundation Graduate Fellowship for studies in Indian Philosophy, Infinity Foundation, Inc.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
• Member, Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (2014-2016)
• Vice-Chair, Executive Committee of the Sierra Club's Oahu Group, (2011-2015)
• Treasurer, Ewa Neighborhood Board (2011-2013)
• Volunteer, Ewa Beach Weed and Seed, Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii & Honolulu Police Department, Hale Pono Ewa Beach & City and County of Honolulu. 2011.
• President and Board Member, Townhomes at Ka Makana at Hoakalei (2010-Present)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• The Council of State Governments - West
• Member, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Committee
• National Conference of State Legislatures
• Member, Transportation and Economic Development Committee
• American Philosophical Association
• Center for Process Studies
• Society for Asian and Comparative Philosophy