I’m an historian, writer, and consultant on the Asia Pacific region. I’m lucky to have a career teaching students at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) as well as professionals in the education field (K-12 teachers), members of the intelligence community, and travelers to East Asia with several well-known tour companies. I also aim to reach a broader audience through my writing (op-eds, textbooks, general historical works), the creation of educational video animations, and public speaking engagements. My hobbies include Japanese archery, kayaking, learning foreign languages, and searching for the most perfect Greek beach.