Cabot, VT 1959

My family were refugees from Estonia, displaced by World War II. They immigrated to New York City in 1950, and I was the first family member born in the USA. Our family was very active in the New York Esto community.

I assisted my father in documenting Estonian events via film, video, audio, and photographs. I was also an active member in my own right: as a student in NY Eesti Kool, as a scout at Lakewoodi skautlaager and as a camper at Kiusuküla laager; I participated at “Eesti Päevad” festivals in the US and Canada.

I am a dual-citizen, holding US and Eesti passports.

I recently retired from my job in Information Technologies and returned to pursue my music career.

Today, I also continue my weekly music radio show, since 2013, the year I moved from NYC to Vermont.

Having heard and learned about ERKÜ / EANC from current council member Ilmar Vanderer, I would like to volunteer in the Council’s work to give back to the Estonian community (much like I do for broadcast radio).

I was very active in Esto activities until my early 20's, occasionally afterwards, and look forward to getting involved again.