James has ridden his bicycle in 19 different countries. A San Francisco 49ers fan with a profound interest in science and technology, he currently studies Power Systems Engineering at Portland State University. He teaches robotics at an urban youth charter school, has a dog, makes good coffee and proudly lives on a plant-based diet. James loves meeting new people and discovering their different backgrounds and experiences. Hobbies: bicycling, traveling, climbing, backpacking, mountaineering, reading, board/video games, 49ers, robotics, cooking, tinkering.