I am an artist and illustrator, born and raised in Mississippi in the United States. Since college, I have worked as a farmer in California, served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nicaragua, and taught experiential environmental education classes to youth. I care about racial justice, gender equality, and growing healthy food. Recently, I completed a solo hike of the entire Appalachian Trail along the East Coast of the U.S. Throughout my travels, I have always kept a sketchbook to document my surroundings, the wonderful people I have met, and the ideas inspired along the way.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I hope to meet likeminded individuals, get a local perspective on the cities I visit, and make new friends.

Interests

Feminist activism, farming, illustration, running!

• singing
• illustrations
• education
• dining
• running
• hiking
• animation
• teaching
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Americanah, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie; Sula, by Toni Morrison; Light in August, by William Faulkner

Music: Rodrigo Amarante, Björk, Cate Le Bon, Juana Molina

Films: Y Tu Mamá También, Sin Nombre, Harold & Maude

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hand-dug a well 25 feet deep in the tropics of Nicaragua.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to throat-sing!

What I Can Share with Hosts

A good story, a traditional meal from the Deep South, a laugh. :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, England, Germany, Mongolia, Nicaragua

Countries I’ve Lived In

Nicaragua, United States