Gabriel’s exceptional and diverse life experience has led him to discover the principles he outlays in Lëb: Immerse, Encounter, and Transform. He grew up in a mixed-culture home in the Middle East, surrounded by a rich tapestry of cultures, languages, races, and religions. Being the sixth out of eight children, he values the power of relationship and communion. He discovered the power of ongoing transformation early on in his life. It was a medical mission trip to Guatemala at the age of 17 that served as a catalyst for tremendous change. It was there that he was awakened to the transformative power of God that we all have access to by virtue of being human persons with an intellect, a heart, and a creative body. Integrated human flourishing quickly became Gabriel’s mission and personal commitment in his own life. He is a graduate from Franciscan University of Steubenville with bachelor's degrees in Theology and Philosophy. He continued graduate studies as a Catholic seminarian for the Diocese of Pittsburgh, and later pursued Maronite Monastic life in Lebanon. His extensive ministerial background and spiritual foundation, spanning over 15 years, colors his formation of Lëb Experience. He has created and led multiple mission trips, youth camps, pilgrimages, and programs, through which he has sought to facilitate life-giving change in the human heart.