Class standing: Senior
Major/Minor: Business/Cinema-Television
Year on squad: Second
Hometown & high school: Long Grove, IL — Adlai E. Stevenson High School

Other school activities: Sorority member, Marshall Women's Leadership Board, Pepsters.

Career goal: I would one day like to be the President of Entertainment for one of the major television networks. I find the television business extremely interesting because it touches so many lives on a daily basis. I have been fortunate to observe successful women in business and their passion, insight, and hard work has inspired me to pursue this career path. I would also like to start a foundation that would help inner city girls continue their education and realize their own dreams. I have been very blessed in my life to have the opportunity to pursue my own goals and would like to help others with the ideal that nothing is impossible.

Hobbies: I could dance all day! I absolutely love working out! I will watch and analyze any film. A few of my favorites are Sunset Boulevard, Casablanca, Forest Gump, and Crash. I love getting drawn into a television show week after week...Heroes, Lost, Brothers and Sisters, Entourage and Dexter are a few of my favorites. I enjoy a piece of Chicago deep dish pizza whenever i can. I love the beach, yet nothing can beat hot chocolate on a snowy night. I am definitely a city girl, and enjoy traveling around the world to experience unique places. I love to attend any athletic event, but I usually cheer for my Chi-town professional teams. I also enjoy meeting new people and having my irreplaceable "life talks" with my friends and family

Person with the most influence on my life: My younger brother. He is one of the most caring individuals I have ever known and I am honored to have his frequent support, love, and encouragement. He has taught me to always stand up for what I believe in, always be able to laugh, and to never give up on my dreams. My entire family has taught me the morals, self-esteem and motivation that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

I am most proud of: Being a student at the best school in the world and being able to uphold the tradition of SC by being a Song Girl!

Dance/Cheer experience: I started dancing when I was 3 years old. I took lessons in ballet, pointe, hip-hop, jazz, lyrical, and tap. I loved being on the stage whether it was dancing or acting. I performed with multiple dance companies in the Chicago area, as well as attended Camp Broadway in NYC. I was on the Patriettes, the poms team in high school where I began competing and choreographing championship routines, performed at the Peach Bowl, and opened for the Olympic Gymnasts All-Star Tour. During high school I was and Illinois Dance Team Association All-Star for two years. I also won the National Scholar Athlete Award from the US Army.

Best word that describes me: Outgoing!

Favorite aspect of USC/Reason for attending USC: The Trojan Family...the Trojan Family is a combination of engagement, excellence, and understanding. The dedication and commitment of students, faculty, and alumni to academics, community service and school pride make USC what it is today. This standard of excellence is recognized not only nationally, but around the world. I am proud every day that I walk on campus and know that one day I will earn a degree from this extraordinary University.

Favorite aspect of being a USC Song Girl: Being in the company of my talented and entertaining teammates. Dancing to the famous Spirit of Troy. Upholding the spirit of the Trojan tradition.

Favorite memory on the squad: Traveling back home with my teammates to cheer our team to victory against Notre Dame, and celebrating the new year with a victory at the infamous Rose Bowl!

Looking forward to on the squad: Beating the Irish, again! Running on the field at our first home game, the beginning of a championship season!

Favorite or personal quote: "Take Time to Smell the Roses"