I'm unapologetically Latina y guerrera. I believe in being compassionate and kind. I believe in questioning everything, most importantly, yourself, and learning from where you've been.
I'm studying Urban Planning at MIT because I want to think about, understand, and build solutions for the challenges we face the intersections of climate change, resilient cities, and environmental justice.
I spent some years doing community organizing related to urban agriculture movements, then three years as a union organizer where I learned that my grit and passion can overcome any fears or challenges, and I plan to stay an organizer and build power in communities everywhere I go.
I've been with my amazing partner, Damion, for 3.5 years. We met in Sacramento and we will now be living in Boston together with our wonderful dog, Risa Bear.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'd like to meet friends from all over the world on couchsurfing.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

None yet but I have heard such amazing stories from people.

Interests

Bailar salsa, cumbia, bachata, merengue... run, yoga, bike, swim. Eat and learn to cook new recipes. Read or watch historical fiction book and telenovelas. Community organizing around immigration rights and against police brutality.

• dogs
• books
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• bachata
• cumbia
• cooking
• recipes
• yoga
• running
• gardening
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• skiing
• swimming
• biology
• history
• activism
• salsa

Music, Movies, and Books

La casa de los espiritus- Isabel Allende

El Mar Adentro (movie)

Music... Ana Tijoux, Lila Downs, Fonseca, Joe Arroyo/Alexander Abreu/Hector Lavoe... salsa, cumbia Colombiana, Kendrik Lamar, Khalid, Bomba Estereo,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked Mt. Cory in Banff National Park with my cousin. 15 km hike on a rocky trail.

Teach, Learn, Share

Spanish, cooking, farming/gardening, history of Colombia and Latin America, history of Austin, dancing, and I philosophize on community organizing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Puerto Rico

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica