Sarek is originally from Cambridge, MA. He has been living in Chicago for almost six years, having moved back in 2018, and he loves it there. He attended the University of Massachusetts, where he pursued a degree in Writing/English Composition. For the past decade, he has worked in fashion and has a passion for all things design, including fashion, art, architecture, interior design, and, perhaps most importantly, food. He also enjoys getting outside and spending time in nature whenever possible. Travel is very important to him, and hiking and camping are among his all-time favorite activities. His goal is to visit all of the U.S. national parks, having visited 6 out of 63 so far. Overall, he loves meeting new people and making new connections, always pushing himself outside of his comfort zone to gain new experiences and learn new skills. Having a personal and professional growth mindset is very important to him.