I’m a PADI scuba instructor with seven years of diving experience and five years as an instructor.

I was certified in a cold, murky quarry in North Carolina, and while it wasn’t a glamorous introduction to diving, I was immediately hooked on the feeling of floating weightless underwater.

After moving to Los Angeles, I worked at a dive shop where I quickly gained hands on experience with a wide range of dive equipment and built a deep understanding of the diving world. I taught scuba classes for groups of up to eight students, working with divers of all ages, experience levels, and confidence levels. I also work as a safety diver for underwater camera operators, where attention to detail, situational awareness, and safety are essential. Together, these experiences have taught me how to stay calm, focused, and adaptable underwater.

Now I enjoy focusing on creating a more personalized experience, working with people one-on-one or in small groups. This allows me to meet each student exactly where they are and move at a pace that is comfortable to them. There’s no rushing through skills and there’s also no waiting around if you're ready to learn more.

Getting scuba certified completely changed my life and opened doors to adventures all over the world. I’ve been very lucky to dive many incredible places and I still find myself most drawn to California. There’s something magical about the sunlight dancing through the kelp forest that’s hard to beat.