Q: Out of everything you're working on, what are you most excited about?

A: I just started a postdoc with Sandra Hunter, and I am most excited about getting to continue studying older adults while learning new techniques and working with equipment I haven't had the opportunity to use before. 

Q: What's the most meaningful or satisfying aspect of your work?

A: I really enjoy that my work and research involves working directly with older adults in our community. It's so fun to hear about their lives and why they are interested in participating in the research going on at our school. 


Q: What's one fun or surprising thing about you?

A: I'm a huge Swiftie (Taylor Swift fan) and have been since middle school. Last year, my sisters and I somehow got tickets to the Eras Tour the day before the concert, and it was AMAZING!
 

Q: What's your favorite thing about our school?

A: One of my favorite things about our school is that there is so much exciting research taking place here. The field of kinesiology is so unique because there are so many ways to study movement. You can find people in our school doing just about every kind of research imaginable, and that creates such a collaborative environment.

Q: Which states and/or countries have you lived in? Which was your favorite, and why?

A: I am from California and lived on the central coast before moving to San Diego for college and then Michigan for graduate school. I really enjoy the seasons in Michigan (especially fall and spring), but California will always hold a special place for me because you can wear flip-flops almost all year!