Energetic and people-driven young professional with experience in education-based nonprofits. Flexible leader dedicated to social justice advocacy and working with under-privileged youth. Currently working full time as a personal care assistant for a student with autism while also earning my degree.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I find significance in traveling so I can make connections, gain perspective, and experience life outside of me.

Interests

Studying and working within social work I am constantly striving to find what self-care looks like for me and realize how difficult it can be to help others if I can't help myself. So in efforts to practice self-care I like to dance, be outdoors, play with my dog arrow, and stretch.

• dogs
• dancing
• education
• coach
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• teaching
• social work

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Beyonce, Andrew Bird, The Shins, Stevie Nicks, Joni Mitchell, Max Richter, Balmorhea, Sufjan Stevens, Bon Iver, Alabama Shakes, Lianne La Havas, Noname Gypsy, Spice Girls

Movies: Princess Mononoke, The Nightmare before Christmas, Kill Bill

Currently reading: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I would like to take some pride in making the decision that instead of going to college right after high school, I joined an organization called City Year. For two years I worked alongside inner-city students in under supported schools serving as a mentor/coach. I made lifelong connections and can confidently say I developed personally and professionally. Doing this also instilled and enhanced values of service and education within me.