CURRENT MISSION

Living in Baltimore, about to go to Denver for a conference at the end of May and beginning of June in the hopes of learning more about my field and the possibilities for aspiring young researchers.

ABOUT ME

I am very curious and always looking for some sort of new adventure. I love interacting with new people and learning about them and their own experiences. I like to find out what people are passionate about and learn something from everyone that I meet, because I believe everyone has something to teach.

PHILOSOPHY

I try to keep my mind open, I have a I realize that plans don't always workout so you need to just run with it and enjoy the moment sometimes. I do my best to be a citizen of the world and try and do whatever I can for someone else, even if it might only be to sit down and chat for a while.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like staying with local people when I travel. It makes the experience unique because I get to learn about the culture through a local. I thrive on learning, especially other peoples stories, because everyone views life differently.

Interests

Anything involving exercise or being active always grabs my attention and keeps me involved. Getting off the beaten path a bit to try some of the things that other people tend to overlook has been a theme in my life, as well as helped me find new adventures and experiences.

• exercise
• running
• hiking
• sailing
• rock climbing
• emergency services
• volunteering
• mountains
• research

Music, Movies, and Books

I can sit down and watch almost any movie, I just enjoy movies in general. My favorite author is Terry Pratchett, I love his Discworld series. I also keep re-reading the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy series, it is funnier every time that I read it. Both of those men had an amazing minds, and a fantastic ability to describe the worlds they created.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I used to be a volunteer firefighter, so that has added some interesting moments to my life.

Teach, Learn, Share

The human body is amazing, so I love teaching people about how it works, from the simple things you can do in your life to help your health, to the amazing ways that it responds to extreme environments.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have learned a lot about health and wellness studying exercise science in college and working as a personal trainer. Now I work with stroke patients helping them learn to walk normally again. So I am always excited to discuss health, wellness, nutrition, exercise, and all the science behind them. I am also a great listener, I love to hear peoples stories and watch them live their passions.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bermuda, Canada, England, France, Japan, Taiwan, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States