I was born in San Francisco, grew up in a small city named Salinas, and spent my childhood years in different cities along the Bay Area.

I went to college in southern California, spent some time in Boston, and eventually made my way back to my home base in the Bay Area. I love it here!

I'm a product designer, and I create graphics and craft physical and digital experiences for a living. After 5+ years of working, I am back in school pursuing my Master's degree at Stanford University learning more about emerging technology's influence on education.

In the past two years, I've traveled to New York, the Philippines, and France to learn more about product design and how it differs in other countries and cultures. I consider myself a lifelong learner and I am always excited to see what the next adventure has in store!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am new to CouchSurfing, looking for transformative experiences in my traveling adventures, I prefer staying with a local who can suggest items to add to my itinerary and contribute to a fun and meaningful trip. From time to time, I try to remove myself from the Silicon Valley/Bay Area bubble to meet new people and gain a wider perspective of the world.

Interests

• arts
• graphic design
• education
• basketball
• storytelling
• product design

Music, Movies, and Books

BOOKS:
- I am currently reading Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans.
- I enjoy self help and professional development books.
- I love reading and re-reading children's books./

MUSIC:
- I am currently listening to CIRCA91 by Ruby Ibarra.
- I enjoy hip-hop, rap, spoken word, and some pop songs here and there.

MOVIES and TV SHOWS:
- A Series of Unfortunate Events
- Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them
- I enjoy sci-fi, comedy, and action movies/tv shows.
- Documentaries

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've completed Tough Mudder twice.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can cook Filipino and Chinese dishes, and share the recipes. I can also share recipes for refreshing bubble milk tea. Previously, I coached basketball for children ages 5-12. So if you want to learn basketball fundamentals, I can help.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can answer questions about what it's like to be a designer in the Silicon Valley and a grad student at Stanford. I can also cook traditional Filipino and Chinese dishes.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Mexico, Philippines