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. 

• Policy Analyst, Alberta Municipalities 2022-2024

• 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, Pecha Kucha Medicine Hat, a community speaker series 2014-2021, 2024-Ongoing

• Backcountry:

  • Thru-hiker, Appalachian Trail (3500 km)

  • Paddler, Mackenzie River, NWT (1600 km)

  • Bowron Lakes, BC (116 km)

  • The Brazeau Loop, Jasper National Park (81 km)

  • West Coast Trail, BC (75 km)

  • Mesa de Anguila, Big Bend National Park (40 km)

  • Fundy Footpath, NB (43 km)

  • Wonderland Trail, Mt. Rainier National Park (160 km)

  • Centennial Trail, South Dakota (200 km)