What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
The craziest thing I have ever done was twirling a fire baton without any practice at a high school football game. I was selected to be the lead fire baton twirler my senior year. My coach believed that twirling fire is just like twirling batons... just with fire on them! So during the first halftime show of the football season, I twirled fire in front of the entire school for the first time. I was so proud to have accomplished my dream of twirling fire that I almost forgot that it was dangerous!

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: Apponequet Regional High School; Year Completed: 2002
College: Boston University; Area of Study: Major: Broadcast Journalism, Minor: Political Science; Year Completed: 2006; Degree: Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude

Please list any honors/awards you have received in the past 2 years?
Top New Account Executive at Radio Station-Mix 98-5
Top New Account Executive at Radio Station-Fun 107

Are you currently employed? If so, what is your current occupation?
Print/ Runway Model and Host of New England TV on New England.com

What are your strongest talents?
My strongest talent is communicating. I love writing and public speaking. I was editor-in-chief of my high school newspaper, a broadcast journalism student in college, and have used my communication skills to help elect a State Representative! I am a natural conversationalist as well. I love learning about people and have been told I could talk to a tree!

Name one personal accomplishment (in addition to being a State Titleholder) that makes you especially proud.
I have been a big sister in the Big Brother/Big Sister organization for over a year. I meet weekly with my fourteen year old little sister Samantha. I got involved because felt as though I had learned a lot of life lessons throughout middle school, high school, and college and could a valuable mentor. I understand how difficult life can be during your adolescent years so I wanted to be a stable and encouraging friend to a young girl.

List your hobbies and favorite activities.
Ballroom Dancing
Writing
Knitting and Crocheting
Trying out new restaurants
Playing the game "Catchphrase" with my family
Traveling; I have been to Panama, Ireland, France, the Bahamas, and Mexico.

What is the most important thing you want the judges to know about you?
I want the judges to know that I have a strong, long standing appreciation for the history of the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants. I have been a dedicated fan since I was a little girl. If awarded with the title of Miss USA, I would be living a lifelong dream; each day would be cherished and every moment would be appreciated! I understand that being Miss USA is a job that has demanding hours and responsibilities. I would be an outstanding representative of the Miss Universe Organization who would be a source of pride and easy to work with.