What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
Sky Diving over Lake Michigan

Please list any schools and universities you have attended or are attending. What was your area of study? What year did you finish at the school? What degree or certificate, if any, did you receive?.
High School: St. Ignatius College Prep; Year Completed: 2000
Trade School 1: Monster Jobs; Area of Study: Public Speaking / Communications; Year Completed: 2006; Degree: Certified Public Speaker
Trade School 2: Bob Luke Acting Studio; Area of Study: Acting; Year Completed: 2001; Degree: National Junior America
College: DePaul University; Area of Study: Sociology & Communications; Year Completed: 2004; Degree: BA Sociology & Communications
Post Graduate: DePaul University; Area of Study: Sociology & Communications; Year Completed: 2005; Degree: MA Sociology & Communications

Please list any honors/awards you have received in the past 2 years?
2007 National NBA All Star Dancer
Washington DC Leadership Summit Representative
Research Assistant / Center For Disease Control
Research Assistant / Chicago Recovery Alliance
DePaul University Graduate Assistant / Sociology
Juvenile Court Assistant
General Motors Making College Count Scholarship
Amoco Foundation Scholarship
Tylenol Scholarship

Are you currently employed? If so, what is your current occupation?
Professional Model, Dancer, Certified Public Speaker. DePaul University Athletic Department/ Head Coach and Director of Dance Program

What are your strongest talents?
Professional Dancer / Choreographer, Certified Public Speaker, Motivating Others

Name one personal accomplishment (in addition to being a State Titleholder) that makes you especially proud.
My education to date has been accomplished without any student loans.

List your hobbies and favorite activities.
Play piano
Dance / Choreographer
Traveling
Watching and Reciting Disney Movies
Playing softball
Watching all kinds of sports especially basketball
Exercise, especially going for long runs
Extreme sports like sky diving and rock climbing
Reading

What is the most important thing you want the judges to know about you?
I have been fortunate to travel extensively internationally, such as Japan, Greece, Cyprus, Mexico, and the Netherlands, affording me the opportunity to experience several cultures firsthand. In addition, I just returned from Turkey as a Professional Model, Dancer, and Spokesperson. The volunteering that I have done throughout the years has given me a great sense of understanding about the people around me and the organizations I have participated in. I have a positive attitude toward education and an intense desire to succeed. I am ambitious, energetic, and caring. I will obtain my PhD in Education and Social Policy and publish my book “The Impact of Music in Education.” My personal motto is to always be a first rate version of yourself instead of a second rate version of someone else. A good example is better than good advice.