2024 Award: Junior Class Award
Major: Biology
Hometown: Yakima, WA
Extracurricular activities: Exploring the outdoors as much as possible helps me feel most connected to myself and God. This most commonly includes hiking, backpacking, and skiing. My fiancé and I have recently enjoyed birdwatching with the help of Merlin Bird ID, an amazing app that can identify birds based on their sounds!
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Future plans:
As of today, my ultimate career goal is to help everyday people become a healthier version of themselves by optimizing physical, mental, and emotional health through the use of nutrition, movement, and medicine.
How has your major contributed to your professional or personal development?
The discipline of biology has instilled in me many things, most notably a deep curiosity and appreciation for the miracle that is life.
What has been your proudest or most significant accomplishment during your Gonzaga career?
Passing two semesters of Dr. Warren’s organic chemistry and receiving the Junior Class Award.