Since graduating from Stanford University in Health & Developmental Psychology, Wade has stayed rooted in working for community well-being. Some of his social impact includes co-founding the ground-breaking academic hip hop program Funkamentals, co-creating the intergenerational arts-centered experience of Youth Equity Stewardship (YES), co-leading the Restorative Practices PD training for Counseling in Schools / New York City, serving as Education Director for the mentorship-based Community for Youth / Seattle, WA, and co-designing K-12 curriculum for the Mexican-American/Raza Studies Department in Tucson Unified School District.

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Over the years experiencing “creativity” as a powerful catalyst for collective and institutional uplift, Wade strives to artfully integrate professional disciplines such as musical expression, restorative practices, humor, environmental advocacy, hip-hop culture, multilingual communication, healing arts, visual and video aesthetics, cultural ceremony, improvisation, mass media analysis, movement/dance, technology, ethnic studies, and soundscape design into his work. 

With a long arc of heart-aligned work throughout his life, Wade’s most soul-centered life work is undoubtedly in the co-creation of ChezSpirit with his partner Chezale Rodriguez. The opportunity to set into motion their passions, backgrounds, and aspirations is a gift that he deeply cherishes each and every day. He looks forward to continuing being present in their purpose and enjoying the powerful will to live they share.