Born and raised in Kansas City, Cameron always longed to see the world—often from his bike, skateboard or, even better, a snowboard. At 18, he headed to China to teach English as a second language. This sparked a passion for travel and education that would shape his future. Throughout college, Cameron embarked on transformative trips to Cameroon and Nepal, always eager to immerse himself in new cultures and share his knowledge. A year spent in Virginia’s Shenandoah Mountains led him to his beloved wife, Andrea. He returned to Kansas, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees, and spent a decade teaching in urban education in Kansas City.