I'm a graduate student and consultant on environmental issues, and writer on the side.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

A couple years ago I spent two months traveling and one of the best parts was staying with a friend of a friend in Istanbul (thanks Izzet!) I got to talk local politics, see a less touristy part of the city, and make a new friend. I want to provide that kind of experience to other people, when I'm able, and also to do more of it while traveling.

Interests

I love to get outside. Right now I'm doing lots of backcountry skiing, swimming, and trail running. I also like to backpack, climb, bicycle, dive, draw, play soccer, play video games, and read.

• running
• backpacking
• soccer
• swimming
• backcountry skiing

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Ursula K LeGuin, Michael Chabon, Paulo Coehlo
Music: Andrew Bird, Sylvan Esso, Amadou and Mariam, Manu Chao
Movies: Warner Herzog, Moonlight, The Secret of Kells

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've free-soloed a couple peaks (climbed them without ropes)-- fun, and I was very happy to be alive afterwards :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation about politics and environmental issues like conservation and development, climate change, and energy. Also happy to host you anytime you are in the San Francisco Bay Area, or connect you with my friends or family elsewhere!

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, France, Indonesia, Israel, Kenya, New Zealand, Tanzania, Viet Nam