CURRENT MISSION

US Peace Corps Volunteer in Ranérou, Matam, Sénégal.

ABOUT ME

I am a lifelong Oregonian, having grown up in the country and lived in Portland since I was 18. Once studied in Poitiers, France, now serving as a health volunteer in Senegal, working on health promotion, disease prevention (namely malaria), and gender development.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe that humanity operates at its greatest potential when we work together and share in our struggles and accomplishments.

Interests

French, music, poetry, film, cycling, yoga, philosophy, laughing, drawing, art, swimming, being in nature, playing guitar.

• arts
• culture
• literature
• poetry
• cooking
• yoga
• drawing
• music
• guitar
• cycling
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

BOOKS: Sometimes A Great Notion, Leaves of Grass, Les Fleurs du Mal, anything by Hermann Hesse

MOVIES: I'm Not There, 8 1/2, Buffalo '66, The Life Aquatic, The Tree of Life, The Holy Mountain

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once saved a hummingbird's life.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a good cook, and I can impart my culinary knowledge to others. I have some experience practicing yoga, and while I have taught some friends the basics, I always appreciate pointers from those who are more experienced.

Countries I’ve Visited

Italy, Slovakia, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Senegal