I am a human capital consultant from Chicago who loves to travel more than most things in life. I have been to over 15 countries in the last 3 years alone and want to keep this "bug" to experience new cultures and ways of life.

At work, I help people and organizations improve their HR systems and structures to better recruit, maintain, and develop talent. I hope to create an organization that helps people find careers that they love.

Outside of work, I love running, yoga, anything outdoors, volunteer (especially with children), and exploring new foods/ areas of Chicago.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My favorite part of traveling is connecting with the locals. As an avid traveler, there is no better feeling that hearing about a person from a different background, culture, and way of life. I have been to over 20 countries now and slept in countless hotels, hostels, campgrounds, and airbnbs but think that couchsurfing is the best way to combine my passions for people and travel: to truly connect and experience life the way it was meant to be lived.

Interests

• running
• traveling
• live music
• hiking
• volunteering
• healthy lifestyle
• ice cream

Music, Movies, and Books

Music- Whitney, Ed Seeran, Passion Pit, Chance, Kanye West, Coldplay, Rolling Stones, Jon Bellion, Foo Fighters, and anything 90s

Movies- Good Will Hunting, Avatar, and many more

Books- Into the Wild & Born to Run

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In 2015, I ran over 1,000 miles across 15 countries and 10 states.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to learn and teach. Anything and everything applies to this category.

What I Can Share with Hosts

- Best places to see while in Chicago (food, shows, nightlife, museums, etc.)
- Positive Psychology
- Business
- Fitness (especially running): tips, tricks, and ways to improve
- Opinions on life from an American Millennial
-Nonprofit/ entrepreneurship insight: how to combine what you love with a start- up

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Denmark, United States