I was raised by a special needs high school teacher and an artist, in a large Italian/Swedish family. We lived in the Lake Tahoe area and spent our free time outdoors or pursuing creative endeavors. For me that was specifically dance, photography and music.

My mom loved opening our home to people to share food, music and stories. She had this ability to see the gold in everyone and encouraged us to do the same.

In Jr. High I started traveling every summer on trips aimed at bring aid to impoverished communities. Our teams would help build homes, work in soup kitchens, play with kids in orphanages and anything else needed. These trips gave me a love for seeing the world, expanding my perspective and being apart of things bigger than my immediate community.

I went to college for marketing and then worked at a financial firm doing marketing and events, while planning weddings, shooting photography and volunteering with various organizations working to end human trafficking.

This last year my husband and I moved to Oregon to work for a year so we could travel internationally in 2017.

It's hard to describe who you are in a short profile box but basically I love learning, seeing new places and getting to know people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My husband and I are traveling and are looking for an authentic experience and the opportunity to get to know more people.

Interests

• singing
• graphic design
• photography
• dancing
• humanitarian relief
• human rights
• womens rights
• reading
• music
• hiking
• kayaking
• snowboarding
• adventure travel
• dance
• creativity
• playing guitar
• learning new things
• marketing
• ceramics
• playing piano
• event planning

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - Bon Iver, Ben Howard, Sigur Ros, Jose Gonzalez, M83, Daughter, Damien Rice, Imogen Heap

Movies - The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Holiday, The Perks of Being a Wall Flower, 100 Days of Summer, You've Got Mail, Pride & Prejudice, Singing in the Rain

Books - Wild by Cheryl Strayed, Shatter Me series by Tahereh Mafi, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, The Hunger Games by Susan Collins, Yes Please by Amy Poehler, 1984 by George Orwell

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveled to India following the Tsunami in 2004 to provide Tsunami relief and help rebuild the communities impacted.

Teach, Learn, Share

Play Music together, Could teach you dance, yoga, ceramics (if materials are available), photography or marketing.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have skills in marketing, would be happy to help with advice in that area such as website design or developing a social media marketing plan.

I also love cooking/baking so I'd be happy to do that for you.

My husband has skills in general construction, business and finance.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States