CURRENT MISSION

to empower underprivilidged communities to take control of their health

ABOUT ME

I'm originally from Alberta, Canada - a brilliant place where the vast golden prairie meets the majestic Rocky Mountains.

I graduated from the University of Lethbridge (Canada) and I'm a past member of the UofL Rotaract Club [Rotary International anyone?]. In my spare time I work with a Canadian NGO called the Bridges of Hope (www.thebridgesofhope.com) engaged in development work to build the capacity of indigenous populations. Prior to landing in the Netherlands, I spent some time working on HIV/AIDS awareness projects in Burkina Faso, with the Bridges of Hope.

I'm completed a Masters degree in Health Science in the Netherlands last year. I'm currently working for an environmental health NGO that lobbies the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Hosted several people here in Amsterdam - only one is a CS member. Great experiences with all.

Interests

Live music of the folk/rock/indie/alternative genre
Outdoor activities: cycling, hiking, camping (real camping, by the way), swimming, etc.
Global consciousness & alternative capitalism: think people & planet!

• beauty
• clubbing
• music
• live music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• swimming
• science
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

No Logo - Naomi Klein
28 stories of AIDS - Stephanie Nolan

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The opportunity to witness happiness and joy in the depths of poverty has left me speechless. Profound caring and concern for another human being rates high as well. - These aren't 'amazing things' necessarily. People pay lip-service to these two concepts, but only a fraction actually realize the beauty in these seemingly average achievements.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Canada, Netherlands, Switzerland