ABOUT ME

My work involves working with families who have experienced trauma and are often in crisis. I have many interests and activities including: local politics, community building, civic engagement, learning about people's challenges, public and group process, cultures, history, yoga, hiking, kayakig, traveling, cooking

Grew up in VT, Went to college in Northern California.

I often travel to Montreal to visit my boyfriend’s and friends.

PHILOSOPHY

Don't think I have really considered what my personal philosophy is. Right now, I'm thinking it has to do with continually balancing an honest and empathetic view on things. I try to look consider both an immediate current situation as well as the long term. Is that a philosophy...not sure.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The reason I am on Couchsurfing is to learn different perspectives and experiences from people regarding social and economic issues that are becoming more and more apparent and learn about different ways to respond.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have only couch surfed in the US.

Interests

learning about people, learning about myself.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Ani Difranco, Michael Franti, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Sanatam Kaur, Krisna Das, Ben Harper, Jonny Cash, Bob Dylan, Louis Armstrong, Mano Chao, Tracey Chapman, and generally music that is danceable.

Books: Radical Dhamma, Peaceful Warrior series, When Things Fall Apart, Earth Children Series, Pedagogy of the Opressed

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Amazing, well I guess that depends on what one thinks is amazing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Estonia, Russian Federation, Tanzania, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States