I'm a newly graduated Certified Nurse Midwife and I can't wait to start my career providing reproductive/sexual healthcare to marginalized and underserved communities. I grew up in the Washington DC area, went to liberal arts college in northeast Ohio, became a Certified Nurse Midwife and nurse practitioner in Connecticut, and I'm currently preparing to move to Pittsburgh soon for my first job as a midwife.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have some time to travel and explore before my job starts, so I'm going to places I haven't been to before! I'm hoping to share hearty meals, amusing stories, and good company. I've always preferred spending time with locals over being just another tourist.

Interests

• cooking
• thrifting
• social justice
• ceramics
• sex education
• reproductive justice

Music, Movies, and Books

music: Sufjan Stevens, Nick Drake, Billie Holiday, Lake Street Dive, Fleetwood Mac, Big Thief, Solange

movies: Fargo, Best in Show, Donnie Darko

books: anything by David Sedaris

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sweat my brains out in a sauna, then immediately took a dip in a frozen lake--the Scandinavians sure know how to get your endorphins going!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Help with cooking, midwifery/reproductive health knowledge, organizational advice, music-making, dish washing

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Guatemala, Poland, South Africa, Sweden