I'm a 30 year old Chicagoan (born and raised in Hyde Park) - came to Israel in mid-June to lead the 2nd year pilot of the Israel Immersion Program -

http://www.internshipdesk.com/israel-immersion-program

I'm a dreamer - a queer - an open book - and I tend to wear my heart on my sleeve.

Launching a start-up NFP company at the end of the year called (You)ternship Global - connecting students who want to learn how to run and scale businesses with start-up founders in need of top-tier global talent to grow their brands

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've never counchsurfed but feel it might be a more textured and enjoyable experience than airbnb (which I've been doing for 8 weeks)

I'm a journal writer and story-teller, I believe I'll give a fuller picture of a land byy staying with people who are like me and have a crazy love for strangers and the unique perspectives that they bring

Interests

Humor
Politics ( I know - I know)
Music ( love live music and concerts of all sorts)
Writing
Reading ( this I do a great deal)
Walking - Biking - Hiking

• writing
• books
• concerts
• cooking
• running
• walking
• politics
• reading
• music
• live music
• cycling
• hiking

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was appointed at the age of 23 as an adviser to then mayor of Chicago - as a member of the Chicago Commission on Human Relations - Advisory Council for LGBT Issues ( youngest person ever appointed)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook - I clean - and have a host of stories from my travels and the crazy adventure that has been my life till this point

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Mexico, Niger, South Africa

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, Spain