CURRENT MISSION

Be mindful & build community

ABOUT ME

I'm my best self when I travel: I don't like change but am somehow drawn to it. I'm inquisitive, reflective, and love puns.

I've studied comparative religion, international relations and systemic causes of poverty, domestic violence and homelessness. I'm passionate about social justice.

I love to be outdoors: walking, biking, reading, eating. All the better to do these things with friends & family!

PHILOSOPHY

In order to change the world you just have to show up, and keep showing up. No heroism required.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've couchsurfed once, in Spain, with my best friend, a couchsurging veteran. We had a blast, and I decided to sign up in anticipation of another trip to Europe.

I have lots of experience with Airbnb & hostels and like to meet local hosts who can speak to the true culture of a place.

Interests

pottery, social enterprise, microfinance, collecting unique spoons, biking, reading and my book club, eating foods from the farm I work for in the summer, yoga, watching theater and dance, pie

• culture
• books
• theater
• dancing
• causes
• yoga
• walking
• clubbing
• reading
• traveling
• pottery
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• international relations
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite book: West with the Night, Beryl Markham
Favorite poem: The Journey, Mary Oliver
Favorite films: Best in Show, The Lives of Others
Favorite music: eclectic international & independent stuff, and everything by Neko Case

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been so fortunate to see the program participants with whom I work transform into empowered, proud, self-sufficient professionals.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Liechtenstein, Mali, Mexico, Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Tanzania, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Switzerland

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