My instinct is to be overly friendly, to connect people to each other and to become invested in the lives of others. I love to explore new areas around my home and around the world. People who know me say I make friends with everyone, which I like and hope to be true. Of course I know to give space to anyone who wants it, but I am loyal and kind as much as I can be.

I graduated university about two years ago and have since been working for my local government's public health department. Specifically, I work to promote preventive health among the underserved/poor in my community focusing on children's health. I hope to explore the conceptions of health on an individual and community scale before continuing in this career field. This began with my job as a Project Manager in California, USA, will continue during my international travel, and may ultimately lead me to community health volunteer work or further education.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

CS is an opportunity to truly learn about new places from the perspective of hosts who know and love their hometowns/home countries. I hope to expand my understanding of others' experience to be a better person with a more empathetic heart.

Interests

• arts
• language exchange
• learning new things
• teaching english
• community development

Music, Movies, and Books

These are the music, movies, and books I'm currently enjoying or recently enjoyed.

Music: Frank Ocean, Local Natives, Vampire Weekend, Anderson Paak, Kendrick Lamar, Thundercat, Solange, Tennis, Sufjan Stevens, Tallest Man on Earth, and anything dynamic and meaningful.

Movies (2017): Get Out, Lady Bird, The Florida Project, Phantom Thread, Call Me By Your Name

Books: Gilead, Love in the Time of Cholera, The Nuclear Borderlands, Never Let Me Go, Mountains Beyond Mountains, Open Veins of Latin America

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

During my university studies, I lived and worked on an Iguana Farm on indigenous land in Costa Rica.

Teach, Learn, Share

I recently injured my back due to a fall while rock climbing. I am interested in learning more about my body, its abilities, and life. This is a time in my life when I am particularly open to new lessons from people of all ages and backgrounds.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love speaking with new people and would be happy to practice English and/or Spanish with anyone. And, I'm always ready to share a beer.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, England, Guatemala, Hungary, Nicaragua, Panama, Uganda, Ukraine, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, United States