Work in animal advocacy as a researcher. I’m a nerd and athlete. Concerned with the climate crisis and other social problems but generally optimistic.

I sleep early, don’t drink or smoke, and am vegan. I like going for hikes and walks.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meet people on adventures while keeping costs low.

Interests

Like board games, science, history, mushrooms, guitar, and cooking and eating food.

• environment
• baking
• vegan
• meditation
• guitar
• history
• science
• feminism
• mycology

Music, Movies, and Books

Metallica, Megadeth, Rage against the machine, Rise Against, Tool, Rammstein, Pantera are some favorites. Enjoy plenty else as well.

Non-Fiction is what I read mostly but I enjoy fantasy. Recent favorites include Grant, Educated, Permanent Record, This is An Uprising, Why Civil Resistance Works , Factfulness.

My favorites tend to be documentaries and psychological thrillers but I like a range.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Was an all American track and field runner in my undergrad.

Teach, Learn, Share

Did my masters in ethics so if you interested you are welcome to ask! I studied animal ethics in particular hence the veganism.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food, stories, games.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Monaco, Spain, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States