I've lived in New Mexico most of my life, but I attended college in Washington State and the majority of my family lives in Ireland. I am passionate about science, medicine, and most things related to the outdoors. I have been an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for 8 years and a ski patroller for 11. I've worked in a number of different fields including high explosives research at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Computational Neuroscience at the New Mexico Consortium, and Behavioral Neuroscience at Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute. I also work as a science educator/communicator and content creator for a local STEM company in my hometown. I'd love to get to know you!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm new to Couchsurfing, but I'm excited to use this platform as not only a budget-friendly way to travel but a way to connect with like-minded people from all over the world! I love meeting new people, learning about different cultures, and sharing stories and experiences. I hope that through Couchsurfing, I can create unforgettable memories, make lifelong friends, and experience the world in a way that is authentic, meaningful, and enriching. Once I return from my travels, I look forward to giving back to the Couchsurfing community by hosting travelers in my own home and showing them the best that my city has to offer.

Interests

• concerts
• yoga
• running
• reading
• hiking
• camping
• skiing
• rugby
• travel
• museums
• climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC: I enjoy a broad range of music, but especially the genres of Indie, Alternative, Funk, and Rock. Some of my favorite artists are L'Imperatrice, The Black Keys, Glass Animals, Anderson Paak, Alt-J, Tame Impala, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, MGMT, Still Woozy, and Toro y Moi.

BOOKS: I am an avid reader and enjoy predominantly non-fiction books. I am constantly looking for recommendations and would love to discuss our favorite books!

MOVIES: Django Unchained, Mr. Nobody, Nacho Libre

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Cool Things I've Done:
-Swam in all of the Great Lakes
-Been skydiving before
-Played Division 1 Collegiate Rugby
-Ridden in a hot air balloon
-Worked in an ambulance

Teach, Learn, Share

I love animals and am happy to help care for your pets! I also have significant experience working with children and in childcare. I am more than happy to help around the house or run errands or tasks. I have a decent amount of medical knowledge from my work as an EMT and ski patroller and can provide first aid and medical care. I love having deep conversations on a variety of topics; learning from and teaching others in casual settings is one of my favorite things to do!

What I Can Share with Hosts

-Good Conversation
-Hilarious stories
-Child and/or pet care
-Yard and housework
-Explanations of scientific concepts

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, United States