When I was a child, my father used to read me entire novels at bedtime. I used to envision what the characters and scenes described in the book would look like. I had a vivid imagination and I would make up imaginary friends, stories about stuffed animals, and would create scenes with my friends. Once I entered highschool, I channeled my creativity into visual arts. I found interesting ways of shocking and challenging others through my artwork. After highschool, I went to work in a field that I didn't find very challenging or artistic, but it paid the bills.

After working for many years, I decided to go back to school. At University, I finally found what I had been looking for. In 1999, I graduated from the University of Ottawa after completing their Honours Theatre Program. While in University, I had many opportunities to try out various elements of theatre, but Directing seemed to be the right fit for me. In 1998, myself and a group of friends formed ZipGun Theatre Company, and we put on shows that included a new play in the Ottawa Fringe Festival. Later, I had the opportunity to direct for Broken English Theatre Company which produces works by and about new Canadians. I have always believed that the role of the artist is to see something different from the mainstream and be able to help others see this new idea. Because of this belief, I have always cherished all art forms and have celebrated artists who find ways of challenging our views with their art.