In the spring of 2011, I spent four months studying and adventuring in Ecuador--seeing the Amazon, mountains, coast, and the Galapagos! I stayed with a host family, which I loved. I embarked on my first trip to Europe in 2015 where I was an au pair for the summer in Spain--I learned a lot about myself through teaching English and taking care of kids but also nourished my passion for Spanish culture!

I recently lived in Denver, Colorado, for an AmeriCorps volunteer placement doing maternal/child health education and birth coaching at a community health center. I ended up staying there after my year of service to continue providing health education at a clinic. Outside of my past full-time job prior to grad school, I also worked part-time as a server for a catering company, which I enjoyed since I love food and connecting with people.

I like to hike, snowboard, and be outdoors. I recently graduated from a physician assistant program and left my most recent job to travel for a few months before moving back to Colorado. I am unable to host at this time as I am traveling, but I take every opportunity that I have to enjoy life and people and would love to meet up on my travels.

I am thankful for where I come from and where I'm going! I love living life to the fullest by enjoying each day as a new adventure. I have a positive outlook on life and always look for the best in people! :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My past roommate was a CS host and we were able to host several people in Denver, and I loved being able to meet people from other places! One of my friends still hosts on CS, and I think it's a great experience to be able to host and meet people.

I traveled in Europe I'm the summer of 2015 when I was an au pair in Spain, and I met locals in different countries while exploring!

Interests

Connecting with people, playing games, being outside, snowboarding, running, dancing, laughing, enjoying meals with friends, baking oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, eating breakfast.

• culture
• dancing
• education
• dining
• cooking
• breakfast
• chocolate
• baking
• running
• socializing
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• snowboarding
• teaching
• medicine
• volunteering
• au-pair
• mountains

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked to the top of Wayna Picchu, overlooking Machu Picchu!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I enjoy sharing life in general and would love to cook a meal together! :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Belize, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, England, Germany, Guernsey, Honduras, Iceland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Scotland, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ecuador, Spain, United States