My story
I'm a San Francisco-based consultant, chess player, and community builder — and Wallace & Friends is the home for everything I do.
My work lives at the intersection of technology and human connection. I specialize in accessibility solutions for diverse communities, including neurodiverse individuals, helping people and organizations build systems that actually work for them — not just for the average user.
I have a deep competitive background in strategic games, and I carry that analytical mindset into everything from chess coaching to client engagements. I think in systems. I communicate clearly. And I never lose sight of the person on the other side of the problem.
Chess and strategic thinking
I'm a rated rapid player — with a peak of 1857 on Chess.com — and I've been serious about the game for years. My competitive gaming background taught me how to study, how to lose productively, and how to break down complex positions into solvable problems. Those skills translate directly into how I teach and how I consult.
Showing up for people
I believe deeply in showing up for people in the most practical ways. That might mean teaching an older adult how to use their phone's accessibility features, or simply spending time with someone who needs good company. Technology should serve people — and when it doesn't, the solution is usually more human, not more technical.
What I'm building toward
This fall, I'm beginning my graduate studies in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of San Francisco. It's the next chapter of a long-term commitment: I plan to eventually pivot to private practice as my primary work, focusing on neurodiverse individuals and families.
Wallace & Friends is built with that future in mind. Every service I offer — consulting, chess, elder care, community space — reflects the same underlying belief: that people thrive when they have the right support, the right tools, and someone who genuinely gives a damn.
Located in Duboce Triangle, San Francisco. My office is just above the Mission District — one of the most walkable, connected, and community-rooted neighborhoods in the city. That's not a coincidence.