Henry Ross

Trying something new, encouraged by my wife and daughter.

A citizen of the planet, I was born to a Greek mother and American father in Heidelberg, Germany.

Over the next 18 years, I traveled the world—all expenses paid by the US government. Germany, San Francisco, Columbus OH, Colorado Springs, Fitchburg, MASS, Taiwan, Davis CA, Ethiopia, Falls Church VA, Washington DC.

This was the education I value most! Radicalized by my experiences in the third world, I joined the Anti-War movement while still in high school. Quit college to move to Vermont where I embraced the rugged life. Worked as a logger, farm hand, and maple syrup maker. Anything I could get. (I was the father of twin girls at the age of 20.) It was an experience that would serve me well in Silicon Valley.

Returned to Virginia to give the straight world another shot. Worked as a sous chef, bartender, and house painter. Went back to school to study Graphic Design. Moved to California to attend UCSC, where I majored in Ecology with a Minor in Science Writing. I loved the academic life so much I also went to Grad school (History of Consciousness).

Stumbled into the high-tech industry and worked as a consultant (writer, designer, creative director, information architect) for decades. Client list included Apple, Google, Sun, Logitech, HP, Northern Telecom, Sony, and many others.

Enjoyed the work immensely until the oligarchs ruined the industry.

I'm very grateful for my beautiful family and the life I've lived!