Hi there! My name's Keli. I cried a lot as a kid because I was convinced my parents ruined my life by making it impossible for me to ever have a really cool key-chain with my name on it.

Originally grew up in Washington State; now I'm attending university in Utah. My degree is in Sociology with emphases in diversity and communications. I plan to attend grad school for marketing and then go into advocacy for environmental sustainability and human rights. I currently work for Warner Music Group doing college marketing. They send me to concerts, give me free shit, ask me to throw college parties, and let me meet famous people; it's a really hard job.

Very passionate about LGBTQ and women's issues, as well as music, theatre, and public speaking! I also love cooking, rock climbing, dancing, shopping for cruelty-free products, and going to the gym. :)

A good friend of mine once asked me how many questionably gay men I've dated. My answer was, "all of them." This is probably the most accurate summary of me you will ever get.

Redheads have more fun. All the stereotypes are true.

There is an 83% chance I will sing obnoxiously in the shower. But I promise I sound good.

I like to think I'm funny. In reality, I'm probably just mostly an embarrassment to humankind. But it's fine, it's fine. I mean, I'm happy. (guess that musical reference)

Pig Latin wasn't an option for languages I'm fluent in, so I guess we'll have to talk in English. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm traveling all over Europe this summer with one of my closest friends! We want to meet cool people from all around the globe and maybe even make some lifelong friendships!

Interests

• animals
• culture
• singing
• theater
• tattoos
• dancing
• animal welfare
• education
• environment
• human rights
• womens rights
• vegetarian
• vegan
• working out
• politics
• traveling
• music
• live music
• rock climbing
• communications
• philosophy
• sociology
• volunteering
• travel
• sustainability
• marketing
• feminism
• vegan cooking
• lgbtq

Music, Movies, and Books

Far too many to choose from! I do music marketing for my job, so I'm lucky to have access to new music all the time! Definitely on musical binge currently. Hamilton is the best.

Movie buff, and I'll literally watch anything. Emma Stone is my jam.

I basically only read philosophical texts, so unless you want to discuss Beauvoir or the shortcomings of deontology, I'm probably not the best to talk books with. 😂

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I helped start a non-profit that creates a space for secular people to come together and grow intellectually as well as give back to the rest of our community!

Also, I can fit my whole fist in my mouth.

Teach, Learn, Share

Sharing is caring! And I'm always up for any adventure :)

The best teachers are the ones who understand they have more to be taught than they have to teach. The best way to share is by learning from others.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Let's swap tattoo stories!

I can make you really great vegan food! I can give awesome American recommendations if you ever travel there. I can teach you how to dance :) I can make up an original song dedicated just to you. I can attempt to make you laugh with my really bad puns and inappropriate jokes.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Ireland, Italy, Northern Ireland, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States