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Overview

  • 3 references
  • Fluent in English; learning Arabic, French, Hindi, Spanish, Swahili
  • 35, Female
  • Member since 2015
  • Program Manager for tech projects assisting small businesses
  • Masters in Public Administration from Cornell University ...
  • No hometown listed
  • Profile 95% complete

About Me

I am currently working in technology to help small businesses operate and expand in NYC. I am interested in International Development specifically looking at education and business development for women. Prior to returning to graduate school, I used to teach in Memphis, Tennessee as a Middle School History teacher.

Trying to learn as much as I can and living in the moment. Love going on new adventurous and soaking up as many life experiences as possible.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Interested in learning more about local cultures when I travel and meeting new people. I was recommend to try out couchsurfing and thought it sounded like a great opportunity.

Interests

Travelling, hiking, reading, dancing, tea, international development, volunteering, animals, chocolate (really anything sweet and delicious), languages, fencing, ice skating, and learning new things.

  • animals
  • dancing
  • education
  • dining
  • chocolate
  • politics
  • reading
  • traveling
  • hiking
  • fencing
  • agriculture
  • business
  • teaching
  • history
  • languages
  • public administration
  • volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many to count. I have very eclectic tastes with music and really love all kinds. I also read way too much and this list would be very extensive.

Teach, Learn, Share

Love to talk about international development policy and politics. Up for learning about anything interesting!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Anything, just ask!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Egypt, England, Germany, Italy, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Senegal, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, France, Kenya, Sierra Leone

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