I love spicy noodles, black coffee, crackling campfires, vibrant colors, beautiful places, beautiful experiences, and beautiful people. I love to read, practice yoga, play outside, and travel the world. I am kind, thoughtful, and generous. I gravitate toward people who are critical thinkers, adventure seekers, and are passionate about social justice.

I'm employed at a nonprofit working with youth in low-income neighborhoods. I am also in graduate school for Educational Policy with an emphasis on issues of race, class, gender, and educational equality.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel and know how expensive it can get. I also love meeting new people.

Interests

Reading, writing, cooking, yoga, playing outside in the mountains and the desert (backcountry skiing, hiking, camping, backpacking, stargazing), dogs, education, nonprofits/NGOs, social justice, critical race theory, international and domestic travel, road trips, learning from and teaching others.

• dogs
• writing
• dancing
• education
• social action
• cooking
• yoga
• reading
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• skiing
• telemark skiing
• social work
• road trips
• mountains
• social justice
• desert
• backcountry
• critical race theory

Music, Movies, and Books

The Alchemist, Tiny Beautiful Things, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Marx and Education, Pedagogy of the Oppressed, plus so many more

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spent time in the wilderness alone - camping, hiking, backpacking. I try to do this for a few days at a time a few times a year. In doing so, I've gotten to know myself pretty well.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you to cook Thai food. I can share stimulating conversation about social and educational issues as well as good bourbon and beer. I'd love to learn about your travel experiences and other neat things you can share.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cleanliness, gratitude, good conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahamas, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Iceland, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States