I am a 25-year-old healthcare worker based in Detroit, MI. I am proud to call Detroit my home, as it's an amazing and wacky city, but I also love to travel and explore new places! I currently do work in HIV in Detroit, and this year I'll be embarking on a yearlong fellowship working in a pediatric AIDS clinic in Swaziland, Southern Africa. I enjoy music, dancing, hiking, running, learning new languages and cultures, and engaging in community events and projects. I have wanted to spend a year abroad immersed in a new culture for a long time so I'm thrilled to start my life in Southern Africa this summer!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing because I believe that community is a fluid concept and can be found anywhere. The Couchsurfing community is one made up of compassionate, open-minded individuals who share my passion for exploration and community support. I believe that no one should have financial barriers to travel, and I love that Couchsurfing gives everyone that opportunity equally.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - indie rock, electronic and house, jazz, and everything in between
Movies - comedies, dramas, and dramedies
Books - feminist nonfiction

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Bungee jumped from the tallest bungee jump in the world, Bloukran's Bridge on the Garden Route in South Africa - 710 feet!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach about Detroit, I want to learn more about your culture, history, and food, and we can share local recipes, music, and current events of our respective homes!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Detroit history, knowledge and culture, Costa Rican slang, South African history and culture, English conversation, professional sexual health knowledge, chili recipes, Michigan card games, electronic and indie music recommendations, fun times!