In college, a professor once told me that the ending of all good stories had to be two things: surprising, but inevitable. Ever since then, creating strategies aligned with that litmus test has become my obsession, from writing art criticism papers in undergrad, to crafting positioning statements as a brand strategist. In my free time, I’m refining my quest for the perfect cup of coffee (currently on an espresso kick), hiking and camping in California’s incredible national parks, and discussing the nuanced politics of Bravo reality shows.