I'm a English and Gender Education Peace Corps Volunteer with a journalism background. My internet and phone connection in my village is pretty weak, so apologies if I don't reply quickly.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm here to host! I've had great experiences couchsurfing and want to give back.

Interests

Writing, judo, social justice, reading (especially graphic novels,) indie hip-hop, philosophy, learning languages, art, hiking, kayaking, gardening, foraging, etc etc.

• arts
• writing
• education
• gardening
• reading
• hiking
• kayaking
• teaching
• journalism
• languages
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Books would take too long, so how about a few favorite authors? Junot Diaz, Paul Beatty, Margaret Atwood, Oscar Wilde, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Barbara Kingsolver, Joe Sacco

Music: I love music that doesn't fit well into categories with hip-hop and punk influences ex. Santigold

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Written a pioneering investigative piece on human trafficking in Wisconsin

Teach, Learn, Share

My French is pretty decent (we won't have any trouble communicating), but it's not terribly sophisticated. I'd love to speak French with someone with a different accent.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Benin, Canada, Dominican Republic, Gambia, Ghana, Haiti, Mexico, Senegal, Togo, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Senegal, Togo, United States