Connor was born and raised in the Bay Area with his two younger siblings. He enjoys camping, reading, training for triathlons, and cheering on Bay Area sports teams. Growing up with parents who were both Special Education teachers, he gained an early appreciation for working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Connor developed a strong foundation of empathy and compassion paired with a strong desire to help others.

He is currently a second year student at UCLA, majoring in Public Affairs and is planning to minor in Statistics and Data Science. He plans to use this degree to pursue a career in social welfare and/or public policy to advocate for positive change. Connor is an active member of Special Olympics and Unified Sports where he works alongside other coaches to provide athletes with the opportunity to socialize and participate in competitive sports. He also participates in the Luskin Undergraduate Student Association (LUSA). 

Connor is excited to be joining the Level Up staff as a Direct Support Professional and is looking forward to forming meaningful connections, supporting independence, and encouraging healthy life skills.