 In 2013, John delivered his keynote address titled "Embrace Compassion, Change the World" on Capitol Hill at the Congressional Vegetarian Staff Association luncheon.John graduated Summa Cum Laude from Elk County Catholic High School in 1990.Beginning his college career as a Fashion Design Major at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia, he later switched majors and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University with a bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations and a minor in Studio Arts.