I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2002. I didn’t let the diagnosis stop me from pursuing my educational goals and I received a BA in communication from MSU, and an MA in Speech Communication from Wayne State University. I have delivered speeches around the country for several years speaking about living well with MS and how medication has helped me tremendously.

My proudest endeavor was delivering a speech in Paris with a group of international marketing executives. I founded an online patient forum on YouTube, where I post videos about current and relevant information for patients about MS.

I am currently working with children at ULS in their extended day program and I love it! I have a boyfriend, Dan Ferrin ‘00, who I met at ULS and we are planning a future together.

What's on your music playlist these days? Ariana Grande

Latest book you’ve read? Dear Future Mama by Meghan Trainor

Favorite time of year? Fall

What's your greatest adventure to date? Delivering a speech in Paris

Favorite lunch at ULS? So many! I loved the salad bar and chicken fajitas

Advice would you give your former self? Don’t worry about what other people think of you.

Best decision you've ever made? Living in a stress-free environment

Favorite memory of Cook Road? Performing on stage in musical theater

Favorite Treat: Salty or Sweet? Sweet

If you had a theme song, what would it be? September by Earth Wind and Fire. It makes me happy!

Who was your favorite teacher at ULS? And why? Mr. Overton because I got an A in his chemistry class, even though I was battling cognitive issues (and didn’t know it).

Cats, dogs or no pets? Names of pets, if applicable! Dogs! Rosie, Jake and Max

What's your favorite movie? So many! The Sting, The Godfather, Greenbook, Bohemian Rhapsody, Dream Girls

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Italy and France

Any funny ULS memories? So many! Playing with the lower school students while practicing for The Sound of Music