I love adventure, spontaneity, new discoveries, and learning. Traveling lights me up - visiting shamans in Ecuador, researching the impact of aid in Guatemala, teaching English in Uzbekistan, anything that really gets me into the culture. Another part of me loves to be "home" - connecting with family and close friends, cuddling up with a good book, playing with the dog (supposing I had a dog).

Right now I'm working towards a masters in International Development and Social Change. Basically we look at problems facing people in developing countries (poverty, disease, environmental issues, etc.), analyze why mainstream efforts such as bilateral aid and World Bank loans haven't worked very well, and try to identify better solutions.

In my free time (ha ha) I like to play Celtic fiddle, practice Aikido, visit family and friends, and enjoy the great outdoors (hiking, biking, kayaking, etc.)