I am a life-long learner currently living in central PA, working in DC, and getting ready to move to California to pursue my PhD in Sociology. I like cheap plane tickets, watching Netflix in my pjs with a cup of tea, and reading intersectional feminist literature.

Interests

In undergrad my specialization was Latin American politics and in grad school I will focus on gentrification and education policy (US).

• arts
• civil rights
• education
• childrens rights
• womens rights
• politics
• reading
• political science
• sociology
• travel
• feminism
• human rights advocacy
• school
• higher education
• lgbtq rights

Music, Movies, and Books

I like all kinds of music but usually get fixated on one album at a time. Currently I am listening to J Cole's "4 Your Eyez Only" on repeat with a couple of songs from the Moana soundtrack and some podcasts such as NPR's "Code Switch" thrown in.

I love movies (I used to be a film major) and Moonlight earned that Grammy win. I enjoy a good documentary, foreign film, or drama the most.

I am an avid reader and am currently reading Swing Time (Zadie Smith is fabulous!) and Evicted. I prefer nonfiction, historical fiction, and black/feminist literature.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Internship in La Paz, Bolivia (2015)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can practice Spanish with you, but I am really shy speaking Spanish when it isn't absolutely necessary. I would love to learn another (really any) language.

I love to talk politics.

I'm a B+ cook and enjoy sweet wine.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking, baking, laughter, good conversation, someone to try new restaurants/coffee shops with

Countries I’ve Visited

Bolivia, Cuba, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States