With 54 years of adventure under my belt, I’ve lived a life that’s anything but ordinary. At 67, I’ve lost everything three times—my mind once, and millions twice—only to rebuild each time with more resilience and purpose.

I’ve surfed hurricane waves for over 20 years, played polo for 41 years, and paraglided for 15 years. Alongside my pursuits in affordable housing development in the inner city since 1980, I’ve remained grounded in creating positive impact and meaningful connections.

For eight months of the year, I live on our 100-acre permaculture farm in the tropics, embracing sustainable living. The other four, I call Newport, Rhode Island home.