Mark is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology in 2016. Mark was first exposed to the field of physical therapy by working as a student volunteer at Magnolia Physical Therapy. He continued to gain volunteer experience at an outpatient physical therapy clinic in Santa Cruz while working toward his degree. Born and raised in Huntington Beach, Mark enjoys playing soccer, guitar, and spending free time at the beach or with his family and friends. He plans to pursue a degree in Physical Therapy in the near future.