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Chapter Affiliation/Region

Chicago Jedi

Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

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Year Knighted

International Jedi Federation Knight  (2010)

Mastered in IJF (2023)

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Jedi Path

Jedi Guardian

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How did you come to the Jedi path, and when did it become more than an interest?

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How do you personally define the Force?

I think my initial idea of the Force is like seeing one face of a diamond, and I acknowledge that there are many other faces to it that I haven’t seen yet. So I try to continually rotate that diamond, to gain more understanding, and I recognize that when everyone shares their own perspective, we get a fuller picture of what the Force is. I also specifically see the Force as a dynamic, as the interaction between things, as what creates relationships between people, between us and the Earth, and between us and divinity. It’s how we connect, and that connection allows us to understand others, to feel what they’re feeling, and to be in tune with the world around us. The Force is a relationship, and because it is so vast, no one perspective can fully define it, which is why I explore multiple spiritual paths and incorporate what I learn rather than discarding it.

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What has been the most meaningful or challenging lesson the Force has taught you?

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What continues to motivate you to walk this path?

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Mentorship & Leadership

What responsibility do you believe comes with holding the title of Knight?

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What does being a mentor mean to you personally?

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How would you describe your mentoring style?

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What kind of mentee do you feel naturally compatible with?

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What area do you specialize in as a Jedi and mentor?

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Is there a mentor or a few people in the Jedi Community that helped you grow as a Jedi?

My Jedi Master is Master Angelus. My mentor is Sijo Thomas Gettling. My Ju-Jitsu master is Soke Michael Depasquale Jr.

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Character & Growth

What do you believe are some of your core personality traits?

I am passionate, calm, compassionate, and protective.

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What strengths help you serve your community well?

My strengths come from my background in martial arts and technology, which I try to use to help enhance the Jedi community at large.

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What areas are you actively working on within yourself?

I tend to care what people think of me and my reputation, and how the world sees me.

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What does integrity mean to you in daily life?

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What do people often misunderstand about you?

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Life Beyond the Temple

What brings you joy outside of Jedi practice?

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Favorite Movie/Show:

Ironman 1/2/3, The Avengers (All), all the other Marvel films, The Fifth Element

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Favorite Singer/Band:

Billy Joel, Phil Collins, Sting, Aerosmith

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Heroes and Inspirations:

Tony Stark (aka Ironman): Smart, innovative, brave, and focused

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What do you do outside of IJF?

I have a background in martial arts, technology, and healing arts.

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How does your life outside the Order influence your Jedi path?

My strengths come from my background in martial arts and technology, which I use to help enhance the Jedi community.

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Community & Vision

How would you describe being part of the IJF community?

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What values are most important for IJF to protect over time?

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How do you personally contribute to the health and culture of this community?

I contribute by using my background in martial arts and technology to help enhance the Jedi community.

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What does belonging mean to you within IJF?

Chicago Jedi became the chapter I found a home in.

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Final Reflection

When someone reads your bio, what do you hope they understand about your heart?

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