CURRENT MISSION

Taking my captain's course in Tacoma for two weeks.

ABOUT ME

I'm a little person with a loud voice and big, contagious laugh, but I promise that I also know how to use my inside voice. I care about my big hairy dog more than the amount most people would deem normal; we've been together since 2004. I have worked with all kinds of marine mammals for 15 years! I'm in love with my hometown, New Orleans, but I have also lived in Florida, Hawaii, South Carolina, Michigan, and Washington. I love surprises, adventures, and silliness.

PHILOSOPHY

I will go in this way, and find my own way out.

Interests

I love to be awed by the natural world. I like it when art forces me to see a topic in a whole new light. The diversity of animal life on this planet really gets me going. I spend my time hiking, beaching, surfing, running, learning aerial silks, and taking part in whatever adventure presents itself.

• animals
• dogs
• arts
• culture
• running
• reading
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

Tim Burton, Quinten Tarantino. 90s rock. Harry Potter, Neil Gaiman, Tom Robbins, Christopher Moore.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Reveled in the culture shock of bustling around Amsterdam immediately after spending 3 weeks in the Kenyan savannah, in 2001. Juxtaposition at its best.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States