Education & Experience

I attended Saint Mary's College of Notre Dame where I received my Bachelor's Degree in Communication with a minor in Public Relations & Advertising in just over three years. I continued my education at the University of Notre Dame and earned my Master’s Degree from the Mendoza College of Business. During undergraduate studies, I made the Dean’s List every semester and was awarded the Intercultural Leadership Award. The scholarship enabled me to study abroad in Scotland, Ireland, France & England for a semester. While attending Notre Dame, I was involved in a multitude of organizations on campus, including Student Government, Toastmasters International (enhancing skills in public speaking), Friends with Sisters (connecting with the Sisters of Holy Cross to promote a sense of community), Big Belle Little Belles (mentoring and engaging 1st-year students of Saint Mary's College), Notre Dame Marketing Club, Notre Dame Women in Business Club, Masters of Business Administration Consulting Club, and Saint Mary's Cheerleading. My commitment to academic excellence earned my place on the Dean's List throughout my undergraduate studies while maintaining a high level of activity in extracurricular pursuits. 

I brought the same energy to my postgraduate studies, where I worked as an Event Captain & Wedding Coordinator at VenueND, helped facilitate multimillion-dollar weddings, and held a research assistant position for the Leadership Development Program at Mendoza College of Business. I felt a need to give back to my Alma Mater during this time, so I became the Head Cheerleading Coach for Saint Mary's College. Before graduation, I accepted a position with Gartner Inc. and joined the firm upon receiving my postgraduate degree in Spring 2022.

As a lifelong learner, I aim to obtain my Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and Management Principles and become a professor to inspire future generations to be the best versions of themselves. 

The opportunity to represent the State of Florida in the Miss America Competition will give me a chance to promote my community service initiative, "Why Walk - When You Can Run." The goal is to bring awareness to mental heath crisis in Florida and throughout the United States.