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.

我为什么加入 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 :)

兴趣

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

音乐、电影和书籍

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

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

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

我游览过的国家

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

我居住过的国家

France, Laos, Sri Lanka, United States