I graduated high school in 2003, from Cascade Christian High School, in Puyallup, WA. During high school, maintained a 3.91 GPA and served as Student Body President in senior year. As President, I began several fund raising initiatives, oversaw large school events, and made frequent presentations to potential students and their parents. Also founded the Debate Team, played Junior Varsity and Varsity football, recognized by the National Honor Society, and participated in Key Club. Teachers, administrators, parents, and peers all spoke highly of my leadership abilities, character, and maturity.

In the spring of 2008, I graduated from the University of Washinton at the the Seattle campus. I received a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. Maintained a grade point average of 3.2 throughout school, despite working full time for the entirety of my studies.  Coursework focused on human rights, the American judiciary, and political campaigns. While a college student, I resided in a men's Christrian fraternity and was active in a local church in a number of leadership positions.