Long Beach local, Arizona raised.

Biz dev and product advisement for work, human behavior junkie, full of heart and hustle!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've been told I should use Couchsurfing for years now - finally taking the plunge! I love hearing people's stories, and I'd love to hear yours!

Interests

Digital culture, shaping human behavior, video games, gamification of digital marketplaces, university teaching.

• culture
• anime
• video games
• teaching
• law
• psychology
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Current lists:

Music: Pelican, God Is An Astronaut, Porter Robinson, Coheed and Cambria, Kendrick Lamar, Babymetal

Movies: FURY ROAD. Seriously, that movie is near perfect.

Books: The Innovators, Watchmen, Night Watch, Remote

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've helped a Make-A-Wish family have an amazing weekend. I saw unadulterated joy pierce the darkest pain, and it simultaneously broke and healed my heart.

Teach, Learn, Share

Adjunct professor of psychology at Santa Monica College.
Former Director of Entertainment for Anime Expo.
Grad school: Studied bias and decision making in the legal system.

WANT TO LEARN ABOUT:

Why you're doing what you're doing!
What your biggest accomplishment is thus far?
What are your big questions?

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories. Whiskey. A love of life, people, and a brain that always wants to pick the big questions apart.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Japan, Mexico