I'm a self-styled wanderer just making my way through life. I have a passion for social justice, advocacy, and working to make the world a better place. I'm getting my PhD in Social Work at the University of Chicago - I study how to improve mental health care services for low-income youth and how to improve policies for families in poverty. I ride my bike EVERYWHERE! I love coffee and espresso, especially while conversing with a new friend in a new place. I hope to get to know you!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To make new friends and explore new places :)

Interests

• cats
• concerts
• music festivals
• festivals
• italian food
• reading
• music
• live music
• hiking
• biking
• getting lost
• ice cream

Music, Movies, and Books

Bands: Bright Eyes, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Matt and Kim, Elliott Smith, M. Ward, City and Colour, Florence and the Machine, The XX, Shiny Toy Guns, The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Bon Iver, Iron and Wine, Modest Mouse, The Kills, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Father John Misty, Credence Clearwater Revival, Magnetic Fields, Sleigh Bells, Tapes' and Tapes', The Wallflowers, Ugly Casanova, Desaparacidos, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band, Nirvana, Commander Venus, Two Gallants, Tilly and the Wall, I could go on for days if you would let me! Let’s talk about music / go to a show!

Movies: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Breakfast at Tiffanys, Fight Club, Garden State, Adam, Rent, The Science of Sleep, Moonrise Kingdom, and anything with Bill Murray!

Books: Chuck Klosterman, Malcolm Gladwell, Maya Angelou, Jonathan Kozol, Steven Levitt, I have too many books!

Shows: Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Orphan Black, Orange is the New Black, House of Cards, Breaking Bad, Fargo

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I recently had the opportunity to lobby on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. to talk to Congress about ensuring that no American gets taxed into poverty and expanding global public health programs!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm fun-loving and adventurous - I can also make a mean cup of coffee. I'll explore anywhere with you!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cuba, England, France, Italy, Mexico, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States