Hi! I'm Katie and I am the Founder and Executive Director of The Fingertips Program as well as a Chicago native. I'm also a teacher, mental health counselor, and singer/songwriter. My partner Ryan is the Director of Health and Wellness for The Fingertips Program as well as an athlete and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from Colorado Springs. You can read more about us on our website: www.fingertipsprogram.org.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As The Fingertips Program team, we are embarking on a nationwide tour to inspire 1 million kids. We provide inspirational school assemblies that combine live music and motivational speaking, encouraging kids to find their passion and follow their dreams! In addition to schools, we will be visiting children's hospitals, summer camps, and other organizations that serve youth. We are looking to connect with teachers, parents, and anyone interested in making this world a better place through inspiring kids. :)

Interests

• music
• youth
• nonprofits

Music, Movies, and Books

Katie:
Favorite Band- The Beatles
Favorite Movie- Grease
Favorite Sports Team- Chicago White Sox

Ryan:
Favorite Band- Outkast
Favorite Movie- Braveheart
Favorite Sports Teams: LSU & Saints

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Katie: I've gotten to play music all over the world. One of the coolest experiences I've had was appearing on the Katie Couric Show with Clive Davis. I got to meet some pretty cool people that day and it was an experience I will never forget!!

Ryan: Ryan has also had a really exciting life. He played football at University of Northern Colorado and then went on to the NFL for a short stint with the Bengals.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Katie: I can play you a song, teach you to play guitar or write, give you a coaching session, or just hang out!

Ryan: Ryan can give you some strength and conditioning tips, talk sports, or play football with you.

Countries I’ve Visited

England, France, Italy, Namibia, Spain