I live in Seattle in one of those 130 sq ft places you've probably read about. I'm an MBA student at Pinchot University where we learn about how business can have positive environmental, social, and economic impact. We have over 800 alums (mostly in the US) who are collaborating their way to amazing change all over the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I started hanging out at Impact Hub Seattle and realized that I haven't traveled! I want to see the world! I have many friends who recommended Couchsurfing as a way to do it on a budget. As a student, I don't have much money (but appreciate Seattle's $15/hr minimum wage).

Interests

Biomimicry, Systems Thinking, Economics, E-commerce, Women Entrepreneurs, Business Strategy, Novel Writing, Creative Writing, Fiction, Outdoor Fitness, Swimming, Lean Startup, Technology Startups, Renewable Energy, Alternative Energy, Farmers Market, Hiking, Environment, Sustainability, Education & Technology, DIYbio, Biological Engineering, Science Education, Adventure, Dining Out, Live Music, Geeks & Nerds, Geek Culture, Beer, Board Games, Craft Beer, New Technology, Biotechnology, Biology, Science, Travel, Krav Maga, Kayaking, and so much more!

• culture
• writing
• books
• design
• education
• environment
• dining
• chocolate
• beer
• fitness
• technology
• board games
• traveling
• music
• live music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• kayaking
• swimming
• biology
• business
• economics
• teaching
• engineering
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Postal Service, Bright Eyes, Jack Johnson, Mint Royale, of Montreal, Muse, Keane, Jason Mraz, Clean Bandit. 50 First Dates, Nausica of the Valley of the Wind, Castle in the Skye, Some Like It Hot, The Truman Show, Blended, The Great Escape, The Fifth Element, Total Recall, The Iron Giant, Terminator 2, Pleasantville, Anastasia, Anne of Green Gables, 300. The Great Gatsby, 1984, Sabriel, Harry Potter, The Giver, Lullaby.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Drove cross-county solo. Spent the majority of my time in Manhattan! What a fantastic city!

Teach, Learn, Share

My skills include Business Development, Project Management, Strategic Planning & Leadership, Client-Relationship Management, Risk Management, Productivity & Efficiency Improvement, Customer Satisfaction,Training & Leadership Development, Niche Marketing, Mentoring, Writing/Editing, Copywriting, Event Planning, Market Research, UX and UI Design, Industry Research, Competitive Analysis, User Research, Networking, Startups, and Tourist Days on a Budget. In a past life, I did nanotechnology, cell biology, toxicology, microbiology, confocal microscopy, and other science stuff.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Great conversation, chocolate from Seattle, and cuisine a la Heather. Perhaps even some startup consulting :).

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Germany

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States