Some say I'm a quirky guy, others say I'm an oddball. I say I'm Saad :). When out with friends and family I'm usually the one keeping the mood lively and making people laugh. I have a knack for telling stories and weaving tales to help to make people think, laugh, or very rarely, blow their minds.

Both my parents are Pakistani and I was born in Karachi. But I've been in the US since I I was 4. Initially lived in Minnesota, before moving to Wiconsin where I spent most of my formative years. Since then I've lived in Albany, NY, DC, Cinncinnati Ohio and Peoria, IL. Where I currently reside so I'm pretty much American, but am still connected to Pakistan. Mainly through food and family ?.

Speaking of, family is important to me and they play a big role in my life. My dad is a physician, while my mom used to be a physician, but is a stay at home mom now.  I have two younger brothers, one is an engineer and the other is a lawyer. The youngest also has cerebral palsy. 

I enjoy learning most of all. Whether it be learning new life hacks, new perspectives, or meeting different people, learning helps me grow into a better person and gain broader perspective. 

I'm also very active in the local community, I am a member of the Peoria Jaycees and served as their president in 2017. I'm also a member of the Ronald McDonald House Charities and worked to build a house in Peoria for families with sick kids in the hospital. Community involvement is important to me as it's a way to give back and also stay busy.

People often say I'm generous, kind and caring.  They also say I'm mischievous ?. I enjoy playing sports such as Tennis and Soccer and going for the occassional walk. I am definitely a nerd and enjoy playing videogames and watching movies. 

I have a love for history and enjoy intellectual and thought provoking discussions. At the end of the day, I am a guy that likes to learn and enjoys the simple things in life. 

Other info:
-Currently work at the OSF Childrens Hospital of Illinois as the special projects coordinator
-Undergrad at UW-Madison: History Major
-Grad school at Xavier University: MBA and MHSA.