CURRENT MISSION

to live a life of purpose and adventure

ABOUT ME
I'm an international educator passionate about social justice working on my Master's in Humanitarian Action. I recently returned to Southeast Asia to teach while I finish my thesis.

I lived in Myanmar for six years and taught students from all over the country. I also regularly volunteered at an animal shelter there and usually wind up rescuing strays as I travel.

Previously I taught in Vietnam, and worked for different organizations in the US focused on empowering immigrant and refugee youth through education.

PHILOSOPHY

compassion for all living beings

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

For the most part, I use CS to meet people.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My only true CS experience was roadtripping from Houston to LA with CouchSurfers and being hosted by a wonderful family in Albuquerque. It was a really enjoyable trip!

Interests

animal rescue, service, education (of myself and others), trying to make a difference, meeting people from other cultures/countries, going beyond the beaten path

• animals
• writing
• education
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• swimming
• teaching
• languages
• veg food

Music, Movies, and Books

a bit obsessed with true crime at the moment

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I snorkeled with manta rays, sea turtles, stingless jellyfish, and a whale shark in Indonesia.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can offer travel tips, editing services, and a place to stay once I'm living abroad again.

I want to learn anything that can be taught, especially languages.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, kindness, laughter.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Malta, Myanmar, United States, Viet Nam