Meet Paul Ark.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Being content with what you have, being mission-driven with what you do, and having unconditional love for whom you spend time with.

What person from history would you have dinner with?

Lorenzo de' Medici.

Who are your heroes in real life?

The amazing folks at Médecins Sans Frontières.

What is your most treasured possession?

None, really. I don't have any deep love or material possessions.

What is your greatest fear?

Pursuing a career without meaning or mission.

Which living person do you most admire?

Jane Goodall

Where or who do you get your energy from?

From being around people who are smarter and more passionate than me. I'm a positivity vampire!

Being content with what you have, being mission-driven with what you do, and having unconditional love for whom you spend time with.

How do you decide what to celebrate?

Other people's accomplishments and milestones. I hate celebrating my own stuff.

What do you look for when interviewing someone for a job?

Curiosity and critical thinking. And a sense of humor.

What is your current state of mind?

Chill. Always chill.

What injustice do you deplore?

Gender inequality.

Which talent would you most like to have?

Fluency in languages.

How would you like to be remembered?

For unwavering compassion and uncompromised integrity.

What food do you turn to for comfort? And why?

Thai omelet with rice. Simple to make, and always delicious. A lifelong favorite.

What is your favourite restaurant?

In-N-Out Burger!

If you were to be stuck on a desert island, what music, book, and item would you take?

A copy of the "U.S. Army Survival Manual"