Building a life full of amazing friends, family, colleagues, and just the right number of enemies. Working to make work places more supportive, productive, and fun.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am taking summer 2017 off from work and will spend much of it on a road trip. I hope to meet new people and experience new cities throughout the US. I love intentional community building - have lived in two different co-ops. I am eager to learn more about the CS community and find ways to contribute and grow!

Interests

• singing
• reading
• live music
• mountains
• ocean
• coffee shops

Music, Movies, and Books

Most recent memorable books: The New Jim Crow, A Little Life, Gender Equality by Design, Made to Stick, The World According to Garp

Some favorite books: Consider the Lobster (and other essays), The Bell Jar

Music: Soul, americana, indie rock, and more. Listening mostly to amazing female vocalists lately - Lake Street Dive, Lauryn Hill, Amy Winehouse, Adele, Beyoncé...

Shows: 30 Rock, Parks and Rec, The Office, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, West Wing, Freaks and Geeks, Mad Men, Jane the Virgin

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Studied the Rwandan music market and its effect on the country's economy, culture, and individuals' healing journeys post-genocide.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love singing and playing music with others. I'm a good listener (a trained hotline counselor, in fact) and genuinely enjoy getting to know new people and sharing about myself.

I am learning spanish and studying for the LSAT right now - and generally enjoy learning if you have skills/knowledge you're eager to share.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, France, Guatemala, Uganda

Countries I’ve Lived In

Rwanda