I'm traveling through Portugal and Spain right now and would love to meet you!

I really enjoy rivers, forests, and connecting with people about their goals. I've spent most of my career as a volunteer coordinator, helping with projects like tree planting, wildlife surveys, and removing invasive plants. Recently, I worked at the Oregon Zoo, where I ran a program that taught visitors how our food choices affect wildlife, such as the impact of palm oil, chocolate, and beef.

Meeting new people through couch surfing and travel has been a dream come true. Before the pandemic, I spent winters in Guatemala and Mexico to improve my Spanish and see more of the world. I've also lived briefly in Thailand and visited a few countries in Europe.

For fun, I love hiking, visiting cemeteries, bike riding, singing karaoke, reading in the sun, baking desserts, and having deep conversations. I would describe myself as calm, funny, mature, and relaxed.

I identify as queer and lesbian, and I use she/her pronouns. I enjoy meeting other LGBTQ people.

When I'm not traveling, I live in Los Angeles with my girlfriend, dog, and cat. If you visit, you might meet them too!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to get to know you.

Interests

• film making
• hiking
• backpacking
• kayaking
• teaching
• storytelling
• language

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I built my own electric guitar from scratch, even though I didn’t have much experience with woodworking before. The body is made from beautiful flame maple, which used to be part of a thick wooden table at a local ice cream shop. With help from many friends, I turned this big block of wood into a beautiful instrument.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm a great problem solver, and like whenever someone gives me the green light to brainstorm creative ways to get things done.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I like cleaning and cooking, and I make a tasty chocolate chip cookie. I've worked as an English language tutor and loved it. I like to say I know a little bit about a lot of things, and can answer questions about many topics from web design to traveling tips to videography to leadership practices.

Countries I’ve Visited

Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Guatemala, Ireland, Laos, Mexico, Panama, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Guatemala, Ireland, Mexico, Thailand, United States