As a technology marketer in Silicon Valley with an eye for design, and an avid hiker, I’m endlessly fascinated, surprised and inspired by the striking colors, geometric patterns and form factors revealed in our natural world. A novice at identifying the beautiful flora, fauna, fungi and slime molds I discover on hikes, I’m thrilled to have discovered iNaturalist.org!

Attitude is altitude, and altitude is inspiration. I unearth some of my freshest ideas while on the trail.