<p>Nice to meet you all in the plaza!</p>

<p>First and foremost I am a skateboarder. I love skateboarding and enjoy looking at the world through a skaters eyes. I first got a skateboard in 1980 and I have been enjoying rolling ever since that fateful day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>I have an amazing job as the&nbsp;Executive Director of Skateistan which I founded&nbsp;in Afghanistan around 2008. I lived in Afghanistan 2007-2014 and I feel very grateful to have been able to have these experiences and learn so much on the job. I almost can't believe how much Skateistan has grown and I am very thankful to the hundreds of people that have contributed to Skateistan's success.</p>

<p>Without advice, encouragement and huge investments of time from people external to&nbsp;Skateistan&nbsp;we wouldn't be where we are today. I would love to continue this cycle of helping and&nbsp;pass on what I have learned so that other social skateboard projects can also grow. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Personally,&nbsp;travelling,&nbsp;meeting new people and pushing my boundaries is what excites me.&nbsp;&nbsp;I also enjoy reading, wild camping, cooking and riding motorbikes. Hit me up y'all.</p>
