What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
I grew up surrounded by the vast mountains, rivers and waterfalls of Veracruz, Mexico. On one of our family’s outings into uncharted territory, we explored an ancient, dormant volcano that is now a bowl filled with waters reaching more than a hundred feet into the earth. We descended on a ladder about 50 feet and explored a breathtakingly beautiful arena of caves and waterfalls. We decided to enter one of the caverns. As we crawled in, there were open spaces. The light from our flashlights shone across the roof of the cave, disturbing hundreds of bats; they swarmed all around us! It was quite an exciting and, admittedly, scary experience. Nobody was bitten or came down with rabies, though. We just left with fabulous memories.

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: Trinity Academy; Year Completed: 2002
Trade School 1: Texas State Technical College; Area of Study: Communications; Year Completed: 2003; Degree: Non
College: Texas A&M Kingsville; Area of Study: Political Science and Mass Communications; Year Completed: 2008; Degree: Not yet completed

Please list any honors/awards you have received in the past 2 years?
Miss Congeniality at Miss Michigan USA 2008
2008 Guest Speaker at the Dow Corning Tennis Classic
Ambassador for the Susan G. Komen Foundation -"Closing the Gap" Community Involvement
2008 Eagle U Leadership Training and Seminar Certificate Completion

Are you currently employed? If so, what is your current occupation?
Yes. Producer/Editor for Pask Video Productions, Spokesperson for Acura Automotive and I'm an active volunteer at The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.

What are your strongest talents?
Public Speaking. Acting. Cooking.

Name one personal accomplishment (in addition to being a State Titleholder) that makes you especially proud.
Starting my own non-profit organization after losing my mother to cancer. Understanding cancer and its prevention and, in turn, teaching what I learn to others is something I'm very passionate about. My experience, no doubt, has added an element of commitment and a deep level of compassion to my involvement.

List your hobbies and favorite activities.
Dancing.
Volunteering.
Cooking.
Photography.
Traveling.
Reading Biographies.
Learning new cultures.
Working Out.
Meeting People.
Public Speaking.

What is the most important thing you want the judges to know about you?
No matter what may come tomorrow for me, I am content with today because I have followed my heart in everything I do.