I'm a global health researcher, with an interest in vector-borne and neglected tropical diseases. From Maryland originally, I've been lucky enough to have the opportunity to travel a little bit for work and study, and hope to continue to have those chances in the future.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel, and I've had friends speak very highly of their experiences here. I figured it was time to try it out! I also love meeting new people and sharing stories, so this seems like the place to do it :)

Interests

I love cooking (was intent on culinary school for most of my middle/high school days), climbing, judo, and exploring new places and cultures.

• dining
• cooking
• traveling
• rock climbing
• chemistry

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: The Mountain Goats, Cake, the Avett Brothers, Aesop Rock, The Decemberists, Missy Elliott, Iron and Wine, Prince, (not a completely comprehensive list)

Movies: O Brother Where Art Thou, Take Shelter, Moonrise Kingdom, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Ratatouille

Books: In Persuasion Nation, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, The Sun Also Rises, The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, a brief Lao language lesson, cooking, cleaning, a belay, and probably an occasional ramble about infectious disease, or public health, or food chemistry.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Laos, Sri Lanka, United States