I work to build successful economic and community development campaigns, projects and companies for inclusive energy, housing and social systems.

I have been an active member of the Global Shapers Community since 2017, and nearly an alum!

Ask me a story about my garden!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Hosting and being hosted!

Interests

Anything outdoors - observation and activities, spend lots of time going on nature walks and camping
I like lots of time with family and friends
Becoming more ecocentric by living a smaller carbon footprint- watching waste and consuming less
I speak for justice and action for marginalized and environmental efforts as a political organizer and activist
Trained in urban planning; love cities and helping create more livable, engaged communities
Reading is a great past time

• culture
• music festivals
• meditation
• reading
• traveling
• music
• fishing
• hiking
• backpacking
• hunting
• snowboarding
• public policy
• nature
• community
• bluegrass
• renewable energy
• north
• justice
• wellness
• immigration
• cooperatives
• equity
• cohousing
• affordable housing
• ice fishing

Music, Movies, and Books

lots! Pink Floyd, Franki Vali, Etta Fitzgerald, Temptations, Ani Difranco..... this list could go on for weeks, nirvana, bob dylan, Mala Rodriguez, Bob Marley, Tech 9, Sublime...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Complete 6 years of higher education, the first ciswoman in my family to receive an advanced professional degree

Teach, Learn, Share

Economies/markets, social policy, organizing and community building

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Guatemala, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Sweden, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States