I thrive in the unfamiliar.

I have worked in environmental conflict resolution, spent 6 summers as a whitewater rafting guide, taught English in Nepal, worked on sustainable social-driven business development in Rwanda and much more.

I am passionate about working with marginalized populations on environmental and social justice issues to achieve a more equitable world.

I love trying new foods, enjoy good wine and am eager to learn about a place from locals rather than guide books and structured tours.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To see a different and more authentic side of the places I travel
Make new connections, share great conversation

Interests

Social Justice
Food, wine, great conversation
Outdoor activities - winter sports, rafting, hiking, etc
Music
The unfamiliar

• books
• dining
• wine
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• whitewater rafting
• business
• tourism
• tours
• environmental justice

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: The Power of One

Music: Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, Naas, The Beatles

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Watched the World Cup match (Belgium v US) with President Obama

Spent time with the gorillas in Rwanda, Uganda and the DRC

Swam with humpback wales

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Rwanda, Slovakia, Spain, Turkey, Uganda

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Italy, Switzerland, United States