I grew up in New Jersey, the son of a hardworking family that ran local pizzerias. Our business wasn’t just about food, it was about people. I watched my parents build a community, one slice at a time, knowing every customer by name, remembering their stories, and showing up for them day after day. That’s where I first learned the power of relationships, not from a textbook, but from a storefront counter.

But when I left for college, I realized that the networking skills that came naturally in a neighborhood didn’t translate easily in professional settings. I didn’t have connections, mentors, or a map to navigate the professional world. So, I built one. Through hustle, curiosity, and the lessons I picked up from my family business, I worked my way up. eventually earning the opportunity to serve as a Director of Communications in professional sports.

That journey, from small-town pizza kid to communications executive, is the heart of ConnectED. I founded ConnectED to help students and early-career professionals like me: people with drive, talent, and potential, who just need the right tools and guidance to build their network and unlock new opportunities.

At ConnectED, I teach relationship-building not as a transaction, but as a mindset rooted in authenticity, strategy, and real human connection. Because no matter where you start, the right relationships can change everything.