He has a Ph.D. in Comparative Ethnic Studies from the University of California at Berkeley, an M.A. in Ancient Greek Philosophy from Bowling Green State University where he worked with Dr. Fred Miller and a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Washington where he was mentored by Dr. David Keyt and Dr. Kenneth Clatterbaugh. His photographs and graphics work have been published in The New York Times, AsianWeek, Filipinas Magazine and other newspapers and books.