Born and raised in the United States, the lived in Mozambique, Colombia, Turkey, France and South Korea.
Graduated from the University of Paris 10, France, with a BA in translation with a minor in international business.
Graduated from Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea, with a 1,200 hour certificate in Korean language proficiency.
Graduated from Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea, with an MA in international relations.