CURRENT MISSION Discovering new cultures and meeting unique individuals. ABOUT ME I am curious about the world around me, and I intend to explore as much of it as I can. I've done most of my traveling within the US, but would love to travel more abroad (most interested in Central America, Japan, and South Asia). Soccer is a passion of mine. I played through college and am currently a coach. If you can play, I'd love to kick it around! I find culture fascinating, and am thankful when others are willing to teach me about theirs. I'm easy to talk to, a great listener, and ask meaningful questions. Currently, I'm working towards my MSW, and work with adolescents within a middle school in the northern Chicago suburbs. I am thankful to find myself in a career that I find so meaningful, challenging, and rewarding. PHILOSOPHY Individuals and communities have amazing stories to tell. Stay quiet, sit down, and listen!