A California native, I work in global health and have spent the last several years living and traveling in various parts of the United States and across the globe. Most recently, I spent the last year living in London. Everywhere I've had the opportunity to go has lent the opportunity to meet new people and learn new things, and I'm excited to continue exploring! Besides traveling and geeking out over data spreadsheets, I enjoy hiking, yoga, finding the perfect pub for a live music evening, and enjoying a bottle of wine.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m always eager to meet new people in the places I visit — to learn about their interests and their home.

Interests

Outside of loving my work, I enjoy being outdoors — hiking, backpacking, running and picnicking in the sun. I enjoy yoga, listening to live music (virtually all types, but am particularly keen on folk and bluegrass), and discovering new green spaces in the city I’m in.

• photography
• yoga
• running
• traveling
• folk music
• hiking
• backpacking
• beaches
• art
• people watching

Music, Movies, and Books

Tunes: Folk and bluegrass, recently loving anything West African
Currently reading: Peoples History of the United States and Turtles All the way Down

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed to the ridge of the worlds largest lava lake in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, solo-hiked 260 miles through the Sierras in California, bungee jumped on the border of Nepal and Tibet

Teach, Learn, Share

I work in global health, currently in the immigrant and refugee space, always looking to learn about other people’s work and interests and experiences.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Happy to learn about their home and their experiences, and always excited to share a meal or glass of wine!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bangladesh, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Democratic Republic of Congo, England, Ethiopia, France, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Liberia, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Rwanda, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Indonesia, Kenya, Nepal, United States