I would describe myself as someone who always seeks a balance between different interests and passions: family and friends, work and play, home and exploring the big, wide world. I'm a little bit sassy, a lot sarcastic, generous, and passionate about exploring this amazing world we live in and hopefully making a positive impact on it.

I grew up in California, but have lived on the East Coast and in the Midwest as well as abroad-- so I think all of those experiences have shaped my perspective on the world and taught me to value the good things in life: friends, family, fun, and a few indulgences from time to time!

I definitely value a sense of humor and would love to find someone who can make me laugh, but who can also have a good conversation about their day, the latest news, or something interesting they just learned. I hope to find someone who wants to explore and learn and experience life, around the block or around the world.

I work on philanthropy strategy. After a few years in the corporate world I find my work challenging and fulfilling.

Laughing, cooking, enjoying a good sunset, playing with my niece and nephew, supporting my friends, loving my family.

Hmmm, you tell me.

Books: The Evolution of God recently blew my mind. The Giving Tree. The Hunger Games. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
Movies: Caddyshack, Top Gun, Out of Africa, The Big Lebowski
Music: Pearl Jam, Chili Peppers, Adele, really a little bit of everything
Food: love to try new places and new cuisines, and love to cook. Favorite food is a cheeseburger-- sometimes the best things in life are the simplest.

Family, sunshine, laughter, fresh air, challenges, cheese.

At work I spend a lot of time thinking about sustainable natural resource use, at home I think about what to do next!

having an interesting conversation with friends over a good meal and a bottle of wine.

that I value my privacy.

you want to meet and see if we click.