Recently I made a life pivot to join a startup called Punchup that supports building consensus through an online platform. My background is in public/nonprofit community and international development. I’ve worked with nonprofits and government entities in Texas, Uganda, Cambodia, Guatemala, and Laos. I lived in Laos on a Fulbright for two years after spending two summers solo backpacking. Summer 2014 I backpacked 17 countries in Europe. Summer 2015 I backpacked 7 European countries, a part of Canada, and the West Coast of the United States doing research for my Honors thesis on the way which was directly inspired by my experiences as a solo-female backpacker! Highly direct and communicative, I believe in engaging every individual.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Combination of an open heart and mind, a desire to engage people in a unique context, the wonderful community couchsurfing can provide, and the opportunity to be a part of a network of vivacious travelers!

Interests

People, music, ideas, meandering through hikes/kayaking/climbing/camping, group activities (volleyball, karaoke, poker, etc.) I LOVE TO PLAY GAMES. Creative games, sporty games, drinking games, improv games, you name it; game nights are my jam.

• karaoke
• hiking
• backpacking
• kayaking
• camping
• rock climbing
• volleyball

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: A LOT. I have a special preference for indie, then alternative, jazz, rock, folk, blues, and electronic.

Meditations for the Humanist is one of my favorite reads.

I’m a Drag Race fanatic, but I like other movies/shows too.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Best shared in person!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love making breakfast; I will whip you up a really sweet breakfast taco with whatever ingredients we can manage!

Additionally, experiences and bottles of wine (or whatever you prefer) are always meant to be shared. :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Laos, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Rwanda, Scotland, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Laos, Uganda, United States