I'm Christy — I think a lot
and write a little.
Data engineer at Airbnb.org, working on disaster response and emergency housing. Based in San Francisco. From Detroit.
Data engineer for Airbnb.org, a disaster response and emergency housing non-profit. If you're curious about our work or want to get involved, feel free to reach out — I'm always happy to chat about it.
Making my way through Salt, Acid, Fat, Heat to understand the building blocks of good cooking. That said, I've always liked baking more — which tracks with a Karen Chee tweet: eldest siblings like cooking (survival skill) while younger siblings like baking (frivolous).
I grew up playing tennis, field hockey, and lacrosse. Lately I've been mixing it up with new ones: soccer, lifting, pickleball, snowboarding, and dance. It's fun to be a beginner again.
A bit about me
People often assume I'm from California — something about my monotonous voice and demeanor. But I grew up in Detroit, the poster child of post-industrial decline. I like being from such an underrated place. The food scene is amazing, and the history and auto museums are unmatched.
I was a bookish kid and went to an arts high school, where I discovered a liking for modern and contemporary art. I gave tours of Saarinen House, and I would love to return at some point. Later I went to college at Yale, studying Applied Math and Computer Science. I took courses ranging from algorithms to art theory, organic chemistry to food writing.
Did all this lead to an illustrious career as a mathematician or food blogger? Not quite.
Occasional writing
"It was my idea to do this sunrise hike. It was 5am and so dark I couldn't see my hands inches from my face. Half asleep, the chill air and cool sand gave gently with each step..."
Read moreBooks I've kept
Books have been a big part of my life. As a kid, I spent many weekends at the library and Borders (RIP) just reading anything that caught my eye. I tend to gravitate towards voices that validate my experience. Some favorites:
What lights me up —
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