How do you hope to change the world?

I hope to create a better and more inclusive space in sports media for women and people of color. It is a very male dominated field and I’ve unfortunately had some really bad experiences with men making me feel like I didn’t belong. I don’t want anyone else to ever have to experience that feeling.

What are you proud to have been involved with at University of Oregon? 

I’m most proud to have been involved in Duck TV. As an Executive Producer this year, we all had so much thrown at us with Covid and trying to manage everyone through it all. We sent reporters to the Pac-12 Championship, the Pac-12 Tournament and to our first ever March Madnesses. I got to go to San Antonio to cover the women’s tournament and learned so much. While it’s been really hard, I’m so proud of everything we’ve accomplished and how I’ve gotten to see all my producers and reporters grow.

Who has been your biggest supporter over the past year and why?

My biggest supporter this year has been my boyfriend, Michael Strite. Throughout our entire relationship, he has always pushed me to be the best I can. He encouraged me to go out for Executive Producer, to try for things I didn’t think I would get and whenever I feel like I’ve fallen short he has still made me feel like I’m doing great. I can be very high strung and he is one of the few people in this world that can actually calm me down and make me feel better.

Which fictional character is most like yourself?

I would say the fictional character who is most like myself is Elle Woods. I think people can sometimes underestimate me because I’m really bubbly and blonde and can come off as a little ditzy sometimes. But I know that I’m so much more than those surface things and I can do anything I set my mind to. I’m also a fierce feminist who always tries to uplift other people and make the world a better place.

What are your goals after college?

My goals after college are to work in sports public relations for a major league team. Eventually, I would like to work internationally for a team. I also want to make sports a safer and more welcoming place for women and people of color from the behind the scenes perspective.

What motivates you in the face of adversity? 

In the face of adversity, I am motivated by making the world a better place. Every time I’ve had someone ask me if I’m someone’s girlfriend or sister when in the sports world, I’m motivated by making it better for those who come after me. Whenever things get to be too overwhelming or I feel defeated, that always makes it better.