Currently a financial services consultant at an international firm working in the financial crimes sector.

I graduated from Virginia Tech with an M.S. in Business Analytics. I also have a B.S. in Finance and International Business from Virginia Tech.

In school, I was a DJ for my university's radio station. I also worked on the station's staff for two years as Promotions Director and then Office Manager.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Cool way to meet new people and travel

Interests

I love live music and going to shows.

Traveling is one of my favorite past times. I love exploring new cities, trying new foods, and learning about different cultures.

I am also an outdoors lover and enjoy hiking, skiing, running, kayaking, and rock climbing.

I'm artistic and enjoy drawing, painting, and collage.

• music festivals
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• running
• working out
• reading
• painting
• drawing
• podcasts
• music
• live music
• hiking
• kayaking
• skiing
• rock climbing
• art history
• business
• food
• museums
• fashion design
• collage
• vintage fashion

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC:

Typically, I listen to punk, hip hop, or indie rock. Recently, I've been listening a lot to Tyler the Creator, Screaming Females, St. Vincent, Brockhampton, First Aid Kit

Sample of Artists I Like:
Frank Ocean, Sonic Youth, Phoenix, Courtney Barnett, Bikini Kill, The Strokes, First Aid Kit, Pixies, Santigold, Kendrick Lamar, Death Grips, Earl Sweatshirt, Priests, X-Ecutioners, Sneaks, Sleigh Bells, Digable Planets, GoldLink, Bully, Vince Staples, Forth Wanderers, X-Ecutioners, Run the Jewels, A Tribe Called Quest, Cloud Nothings, Car Seat Headrest, Brockhampton, St. Vincent, Tyler the Creator, Lucy Dacus

Movies:

I don't watch a ton of movies, but I recently saw Baby Driver and loved it. I also really like Inglorious Bastards, Fight Club, Midnight in Paris, It's a Wonderful Life, Pixar, City of God and La La Land.

Books:

Mostly, I like to read science fiction, fantasy, music, and occasionally business. I would love more book recommendations!

Lean In - Sheryl Sandberg
His Dark Materials Trilogy (The Golden Compass;The Subtle Knife; The Amber Spyglass) - Philip Pullman
Ender's Game - Orson Scott Card
Interview with a Vampire - Anne Rice

TV Shows:

Stranger Things, Game of Thrones, Archer, Broad City, Rick & Morty, Portlandia, South Park, It's Always Sunny, Silicon Valley, Breaking Bad

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Performed in an opera when I was 15.

Raised over $22,000 for my university's radio station.

Development an algorithm for a major department of the United States federal government to better allocate financial resources.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have a vast knowledge of recipes, food, music that I can share!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have a lot to share in regard to recipes, wine & beer, and music.

I am considerate and flexible. I love meeting new people. I'm happy with staying in or going out and grabbing a beer, it really depends on my mood.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, Denmark, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Switzerland, United States