Other passions

I want to contribute to changing our current ways of living to  make our world more sustaibable - less waste, less carbon

In 2010, I saw hundreds of miles covered in trash by the Uyuni salt desert, Bolivia - a truly shocking experience after having seen the pristine desert.  I launched an alumi association to help foster awareness and accelerate action around climate change. I am a Fresque du Climat facilitator. 

I led and participated in several fundraising efforts.

I get excited about gathering people around a common goal of helping causes close to my heart. In 2013 and 2015, my team and I raised $4,500 to help students with disabilities have access to sports via The Special Olympics (Polar Plunge), and in 2018 and 2019,  we raised over $12,000 to support rare cancer research via Cycle for Survival

My family and a few close friends make my world. 

They give me energy, inspiration, and motivation to achieve my dreams. I would not be the person I am without these few amazing people who surround me

I have done a few week-long hiking trips, most of them with my dad and/or my husband. 

We completed the GR-20 (hardest trail in Europe), the Inca Trail (4-day hike to reach Machu Picchu), and hiked in Romania and Albania. I also recently hiked through Cinque Tierre (Italy), Lofoten Islands (Norway), and completed the traversée des Bauges (Alps)

I launched my interview-coaching company in 2019 : My Stellar Interview

I was a French tutor for several families in Michigan, and successfully coached hundreds of candidates for job interviews

I love running

I usually run alone ~3 times a week. I finished a half marathon race in 2013 to help raise funds for rare cancer research after my mum's cancer tumor was removed, and ran the Paris semi-marathon in 2020.

I earned my private pilot license in 2013 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 

I have ~120 hours on record, a few of which were IFR  or with glass cockpits. I built a  full size flight simulator as a PhD student. Taking off is always such a magic experience! I haven't flown in years, due to the carbon impact of this activity. 

I love glide sports

I practice snow and water skiing on a regular basis, and love ski touring (ski de randonnée)