I am a recent graduate from the University of Santa Cruz in California, where I studied economics and business. My love for the field -- just as well as many of my other personal interests -- stems from an innate, deep fascination for understanding the origins of human behavior.

In my experience, games provide the perfect environment to examine and understand how humans make decisions. They are like micro-models of life's challenges... complete with their own clear goals, sometimes requiring teamwork, and always demanding strategic thinking and creative problem solving.

As an enthusiastic game specialist, I encourage others to approach all things as the best game players do: through self-reflection, iterative optimization, and with an appreciation for "play."