CURRENT MISSION

Environmental protection and public health: Improve water quality around the world and increase access to fresh clean water.

ABOUT ME

My hobbies include cooking, pickling, baking, fermenting, skiing, backpacking/trekking, rock climbing, and many more activities.

I currently work for the USEPA. Additionally, I give my time to Rotary International in our community and as an international project coordinator.

Previously, I managed a US national research laboratory focused on water, worked on programs and research regarding the Great Lakes sometimes on a ship, protected waters with tribes throughout the southwest, lead wild fire recovery in Hawaii, recovery for an oil spill and community support and advocacy around refineries in Louisiana, and even at Apple, Inc. I have many past professional pursuits that we might talk about. Some of my research includes live antibiotic precursor research, wetland reclamation in New Orleans, drinking water systems in Tajikistan, among several other topics in geographic environmental health .

I don’t drink, smoke, do any drugs, and am very physically active. I am LGBTQ 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ friendly and an advocate as well as safe harbor for those in crisis. While I am not gay, I have family and many friends who are. I live and host with my partner, Tamara. She is an absolute joy and a friend to everyone. That said, I am not here for romance. Any suggestion of a romantic relationship will be questioned by me and will not be reciprocated. I want CS to be a safe place for everyone, and removing romance from these interactions is important to allow meaningful and deeper connections.

PHILOSOPHY

We are all panels from the same quilt. Each of us is unique and has a place but are part of a whole greater than ourselves.

When we host or stay with you, we hope to learn about your life and if you like, show you ours. We were raised not to tolerate bigotry. To promote acceptance for coexistence, we will ask you about your beliefs rather than accuse you of unfair bias.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I hosted for several years with most of my surfers occurring during two of the years I lived in New Orleans. I have surfed during road trips through the United States and during international travel. I started hosting again recently at my house in Denver. I have a pretty unique setup for guests, but only accept folks when I do not have paying tenants. I can give advice and can often host in an emergency.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

How many times have you gone to a parade, listened to live music, hosted a waffle party and Thanksgiving, and stayed up all night with the people you host? New Orleans was that type of place for Couch Surfing. In Chicago, I was lucky to meet so many surfers at events and Couch Crashes.

Now that I am in Denver, I host in my home along with others who live with me! I sometimes have options for private rooms or whole apartments! I sometimes host events and participate in our annual Couch Crash.

兴趣

Health, technology, travel, cooking, skiing, mountaineering, hiking, rock climbing, and water conservation.

• cooking
• baking
• board games
• reading
• traveling
• cycling
• backpacking
• kayaking
• mountaineering
• skiing
• rock climbing
• road trips
• eating
• mountain biking

音乐、电影和书籍

One Hundred Years of Solitude is one of my all time favorites. I enjoy most music and most movies. I typically split my reading 50-50 between fiction and non fiction. I love recommendations! Tell me about anything from Autobiographies to Technical Manuals (and everything in between!)

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

Fast hiked the Lagurvegur trail in Iceland with full packs in a day and a half during a storm.
Ran the 50km with 4km vertical in a day in Aspen, CO (I am not a runner)
Skied 109 days in one year
Became an international project reviewer for a large international NGO and travel the world regularly for that volunteer position!

教，学，和分享

I would love to take you skiing, rock climbing, mountain climbing, or backpacking. I can teach sourdough bread making, pickling, canning, and fermenting (sourkraut, kombucha, pickles, kefir, etc).

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

I usually bring a trinket, a story, and a meal on my visits. I rarely stay for long but hopefully leave an impact!

我游览过的国家

Argentina, Australia, Belize, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, French Polynesia, Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland, India, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Philippines, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, United States

我居住过的国家

Tajikistan, United States

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