Where were you born?
I was born in Napa, California. I lived there for the first 18 years of my life.
Where else have you lived?
I lived in Carrboro, North Carolina for four years while attending UNC Chapel Hill. I also lived in Seville, Spain for about 3 months.
What languages do you speak?
My primary language is English. I can speak Spanish with difficulty, but can read and write in it fairly well.
What fields have you studied and/or degrees have you earned?
I studied English and Comparative Literature in undergrad, focusing largely on Russian literature, poetry (I wrote my thesis on John Donne), and film studies.
What is your ideal vacation?
My ideal vacation would be traveling around various countries in Latin America.
Any hobbies?
I love learning new types of dance! Most recently I learned Contra, but I have a background in Ballet, Ballroom, and various types of Latin dance. I also rock climb, play guitar, read a lot, and write poetry and short stories.
Favorite food?
I love Indian food.
Tell us one thing about yourself that most of us probably don’t know.
I grew up in the wilderness of Napa Valley, without any wifi and often without any running water. (And I loved it!)
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