High-energy, goal-oriented and results driven individual that cares about those directly effected by disasters. An effective communicator between groups and individuals with diverse opinions; encouraging open dialogue, creativity, and innovation to provide the best solutions.

I am currently traveling throughout Virginia, developing networks and partnerships. An Urgentistes - A design professional that intervenes at a crucial in the design process to produce enduring solutions.

PHILOSOPHY

A man is as great as the Dreams he Dreams,
As great as the love he bears,
As great as the values he redeems,
And the happiness he shares.
A man is as great as the thoughts he thinks,
As the worth he has attained,
As the fountains at which his spirit drinks,
And the insight he has gained.
A man is as great as the truth he speaks,
As great as the help he gives,
As great as the destiny he seeks,
As great as the life he lives.

-C.E. Flynn

Warum ich bei Couchsurfing bin

I'm on Couchsurfing because it is an inexpensive way to travel and it allows me to connect with locals by listen to their stories, stressors, risks and passions. I am then better prepared to understand the culture and help empower the individuals and engage the communities! I would have never met these individuals if it was not for them opening their home, giving me a ride, or attending an event with me.

Interessen

Volunteering, Intellectual talks and conferences, Hiking, Backpacking, Kayaking, Climbing, Caving, What ever is exciting, and allows me to connect with nature and the local population. Good Food, Good Wine, and Good Company.

• dining
• wine
• coffee
• drinking
• flowers
• hiking
• backpacking
• kayaking
• spelunking
• rock climbing

Musik, Filme und Bücher

In the Maine Woods, 'Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the way we make things' and 'Hot,Flat and Crowded: Why we need a Green Revolution and how it can renew america'... But My favorite book is 'Beyond Shelter Architecture and Human Dignity'... I listen to all music and prefer to listen to music related to the region i am traveling in.

Eine tolle Erfahrung, die ich gemacht habe

The list is long, and grand, life is about living! I hiked 2 1/2 months of the Appalachian Trail, alone south board in 2015 from Mt Katahdin to Lincoln Notch, with plenty of amazing side trips ;-) I volunteered for the Resilience AmeriCorps VISTA Pilot program in the City of Norfolk City managers office or Resilience working on impact volunteer initiatives in vulnerable populations. I deployed to Puerto Rico a year after Hurricane Maria. Recently, I spent 3 months on Fort Pickett Virginia, working on the Afghan Resettlement Operation Allies Welcome, Taskforce Safeheaven. But these are just a broad overview!

Lehren, lernen, teilen

Life is Short, Life is Long, but when it is Gone, what will you remember ???

Was ich mit Gastgebern teilen kann

My visit is not about having a place to stay as I always travel with a tent/hammock, so I always have a home... my stay with you is more about listening to a piece of your story even if its just 15 mins of your time. I will tell you I positively effect all the lives I touch and hope you open your home to me ;-)