Hello! I'm originally from Alaska (born in the USA), but I did spend four years of my childhood in India, so I can speak, write, and understand Hindi and Marathi, just not fluently. I completed my Ph.D. in Bioengineering and am now in Maryland working in the FDA. I have a lot of interests, including reading, writing, working on various arts and crafts, hiking/jogging (I'm a lazy runner), and playing with animals - I have two cats of my own, but I love dogs too! I enjoy watching both Bollywood and Hollywood movies and tv series. I am looking for someone who has similar interests, who lives in the same area as I do (seeing as at this point, I am unlikely to be moving away from my current location), and has a good sense of humor. I do feel like conversation (whether written or verbal) is important to establish a connection with someone, although at this moment, due to the pandemic, I am less likely to opt for an in-person meeting.