Ian Cunningham was born in Michigan, arrived here via San Francisco, but has called Spokane home from the age of 8. After college stints at Fairhaven and WSU, he graduated from EWU with a degree in English literature and went to work in his father's insurance agency. After a 40 year career as independent insurance agent, Ian now pursues a diverse range of interests, threading his business experience with social activism and volunteer work. His passions include spiritual discovery through movement and meditation, ecstatic dance, writing, reading, and wilderness connection.