5 Things You Didn't Know About Jeff Rice: International Commodities Trader, CellMark Inc.

Jeff Rice is an active member of PaperSeed Novato, and giving back to others is something which comes naturally to him. His work takes him around the globe, and gives him a unique perspective on the circumstances people in the developing world are born into. We're excited to share a little bit more about what makes Jeff a PaperSeed Champion-- read below!
 

Name: Jeff Rice

Organization: CellMark Inc

Title: International Commodities Trader

1. WHAT ARE YOU MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT?

I’m passionate about finding common ground and similarities where some may see division and difference.

2. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO WHEN YOU AREN'T WORKING OR VOLUNTEERING?

I love to travel and meet new people. I’m also really interested in photography

3. WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL AND WHY?

My role model is me in twenty years, because the idea I have of him in twenty years pushes me to be a better me today.

4. WHAT'S SOMETHING YOU'RE REALLY GOOD AT?

What I feel pretty good at is helping people connect. I may not come up with the idea or have the means to see it through, but I tend to be pretty good at tapping my network and bringing those people together.  

5. IS THERE ANYTHING YOU HOPE TO LEARN IN THE FUTURE? (LIKE A NEW LANGUAGE, INSTRUMENT, OR SKILL?)

I want to learn Spanish, and the guitar… and while I’m at it, Spanish guitar.