Outside of my role as founder of KedzieT Consulting, I dedicate most of my free time to athletic goals, training, and queer athlete advocacy. 

Sports have been a constant in my life. As a kid, they were an outlet – something to focus on, something to challenge me, and a place to make friends. In high school, they became a way to push myself and prove what I was capable of. In college, they gave me confidence, community, and a sense of belonging. And now, as an adult, they’re still a part of my daily routine, offering balance, motivation, and a break from the everyday grind. Many of my happiest moments have come in the heat of athletic competition, and I'm far from done.

But for all the good sports have brought me, they’ve also been a source of pain. As a young gay athlete, I experienced and witnessed my fair share of homophobia. Long before I came out, I was a target for bullying both on the field and in the locker room. I often questioned whether I should keep playing... whether there was a space for me – or people like me – in sports. But I’ve always been someone who turns doubt into fuel, and every experience, good or bad, only deepened my love for the game. If someone told me I couldn’t, I made sure to show them that I could. And I did.

Now, at 34, my goal is to show young athletes that they can let their passion, performance, and individuality shine. I want them to know that they are enough, no matter their orientation or identity. They don’t have to choose between being an athlete and being themselves. Representation matters because you never know who is watching and searching for proof that they aren’t alone.

That’s why I’ve dedicated my athletic journey to more than just competition. Every tournament I enter, every race I run, is an opportunity to raise funds, amplify causes, and push for a more inclusive and beautifully diverse world. Since 2016, I’ve proudly served as an ambassador for Athlete Ally, using my platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports. In 2021, I joined the Federation of Gay Games to support their mission of creating spaces where every athlete –regardless of identity – feels valued and celebrated.

At the end of the day, it’s about giving back to the sports that shaped me, and building a world that embraces us all. For now, I partner with incredible nonprofits and diversity-minded businesses to fundraise and amplify their causes as I travel and compete in tennis tournaments around the world.