Board Member
Chief Philanthropy & Fundraising Officer
Hello, I am the CEO of Access Youth Academy. Over the past 19 years, I have transformed Access Youth Academy into one of the world’s premier youth development programs. Under my leadership, the academy boasts a remarkable 100% college graduation rate among its students, who have collectively secured over $16 million in scholarships and clinched 13 national squash titles. My strategic vision led to the design and construction of a $13 million cutting-edge education and squash facility in a federally designated Promise Zone in Southeastern San Diego, opening its doors in June 2021.
Hailing from Brazil, my journey began as an internationally ranked squash player, competing across various countries. Before my tenure at Access Youth Academy, I honed my coaching skills at several prestigious institutions, including serving as the Squash Coach at Harvard University and USC. My dedication to youth sports development was recognized in 2010 when I was named Development Coach of the Year by U.S. Squash and in 2011 I was awarded the Coach of the Year honor from the U.S. Congressional Caucus on Youth Sports in Washington, DC.
In the early 2000s, I embarked on my unique journey with Club Med. I started as a Tennis G.O. During my last season as a G.O. in the Paradise Island village in the Bahamas, I met my wife, Kimberly, who was also a G.O. Today, Kimberly and I reside in San Diego, where we are raising our three daughters and balancing family life with our professional commitments.