Russell wanted to join DEM because he was inspired by individuals within the organization to work on himself, both personally and professionally. He wanted to be a part of the communities that they participated in, and hoped to gain both friendship and experience. DEM has allowed him to gain both friendship and professional experience through the rigorous member development. Russell has also gained a life-changing perspective on what he wants to do and what he is capable of in the future. In the future, he would love to work as an audiologist somewhere either in Southern California, the bay area, or elsewhere-- he’s open to whatever opportunities he stumbles upon along the way. Russell is also considering pursuing a career as a Physician's Assistant. He spends a lot of time singing and playing music with his a cappella group, gaming with friends, finding new recipes for inexperienced chefs, and studying chess.