Born in Vietnam and raised in Portland, OR I have been traveling the world since before I could talk. Through my extensive trips in and outside of the States, I was introduced at a young age to a variety of places from the castle ruins in Ireland, to the catacombs in Paris, to the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina, and countless other wonderful destinations. It was through these trips that I became enamored by the stories and history behind our built environment. Little did I know this would lead me to the field of Historic Preservation which has enabled me to combine so much of what I love.