Patagonia Personal Statement

My constant pursuit of happiness is to align my passions for environmental conversation and my love to explore the outdoors, with my degree in engineering to leave a positive global impact. I view Patagonia as a pioneer in the retail industry, leading the charge not only on sustainable business practices, but also a company that is stranding up for environmental causes all over the world. I see Patagonia as a vehicle were I can purse my life's mission by being surrounded with so many passionate individuals, who I can learn and grow from. I never want to stop growing and learning and I see Patagonia as the epicenter of sustainable business practices and the ripple bottom line. After reading, "Let my people go surfing", I gained a deeper appreciation for the company and its core values. I believe I have the right mindset and skillset to help advance the company and its overall mission on sustainability practices.

I started working for The GREEN Program shortly after the company was established back in 2011. I moved to Costa Rica five days after graduating from Penn State to manage the
Some of my favorite ways to be active outside are snowboarding, surfing, climbing, hiking, running, and camping just to name a few. One of my students once told me that, “there is no growth in the comfort zone, and no comfort in the growth zone.” This really resonated with me and I think about it when I'm experiencing new and unfamiliar situations.

When I need to find peace and clarity in my life, I turn to the outdoors. The fresh air and the scenic landscapes help me to focus on what’s really important in my life, helping to bring gratitude for what I already have. I'm not a very religious person, but I like to say that being in the outdoors is my church. Being one with my surroundings is the best way to go off-the-grid and reconnect with