Hello! My name is Jess.

I believe stories bring people together, and we all have our own unique stories to share with one another.

Coming from a graphic designer background now tapping into the business strategy world, I am highly interested in the entrepreneurial spirit and cultural sensitivity. (Also love a good chat about anything sociology, behavior studies, design thinking, or anything nerdy and philosophical)

Besides what I do as a young professional, I am also an equestrienne (big horse lover), a scuba diver, a martial arts practitioner, and a world traveler!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Growing up as a Third Culture Kid (TCK), traveling is always part of my life. I grew up bouncing between Taiwan, Germany, China and United States. I look forward to meeting new friends through Couchsurfing and learn about new culture, food & insider's tip while traveling.

Side note: share with me all your favorite local markets! Food, arts & crafts, floral, flea markets are the best places for sponging in the local vibes.

Interests

Design / Design Thinking / Photography / Architecture / Culture / Sociology / Travel / Food / Horses / All-Water-Activites / Martial Arts / People-Watching

• horses
• arts
• culture
• architecture
• design
• graphic design
• photography
• dining
• traveling
• scuba diving
• martial arts

Music, Movies, and Books

Hip Hop, Trip Hop, R&B, NeoSoul, Jazz, Blues, House.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am interested in combining creativity, business innovation and social impact. I believe that "social impact” is to not only “do good”, but also change of behavior and redefine culture. Or, in one short sentence: I use design (as a tool to execute and a framework of thinking) to bring positive impact to our society.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, China, Colombia, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Netherlands, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Germany, Taiwan, United States