About

I was born in Pune, India and moved to Lacombe, Alberta when I was ten. I've lived in many places across Canada and am proud to call Medicine Hat my home. I live on the SE Hill with my wife, Safira Lachapelle. 

• Councillor, City of Medicine Hat 2017-2021

• Librarian, Medicine Hat Public Library 2012-2017

• Columnist, Medicine Hat News 2014-2017

• Secretary, Medicine Hat Historical Society 2016-2021

• Organizing Member of Pecha Kucha Nights, a community speaker series

• Backcountry:

  • Thru-hiker, 3500 km Appalachian Trail

  • Paddler, 1600 km Mackenzie river, NWT

  • Bowron Lakes, BC

  • West Coast Trail, BC

  • Fundy Footpath, NB

  • Wonderland Trail, Mt. Rainier National Park