I am an engineer by education and a business consultant by profession. Next year, I will start my PhD in Public Policy (pending acceptance letters :p). I am travelling for a year before I stick my nose back in the books!

I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I love scuba diving, hiking, photography, and extreme sports. You can see my travel blog at www.heatherdannyelle.com.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love travelling and often travel solo. I'm on this site to find fun events and meet other travelers!

Interests

• hiking
• food
• biking
• scubadiving

Music, Movies, and Books

The Glass Castle - Jeanette Walls
Born a Crime - Trevor Noah
Americanah - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Guns, Germs, and Steel - Jared Diamond

Music: Joss Stone, SZA, J Cole, Beyonce, Adele, Amy Winehouse, Chance the Rapper, Lauryn Hill

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I dived between the continents in Iceland's Silfra site.

Teach, Learn, Share

I volunteer to teach English at my local library.
I make artisan ice cream at home.
I am an amateur photographer.
Love to sing.
I'm passionate about politics and policy.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Fun conversation, interesting stories, I can make you ice cream and sing in the shower if you want to hear it!

Countries I’ve Visited

England, France, Iceland, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States