Hometown: Royal Oak, MI
What's something on your bucket list?
Travel to Greece is definitely next on my bucket list. I took a trip to Croatia this summer and can’t wait to see more of Europe in the future.
What actor would you cast to play yourself in a movie about yourself and why?
Zooey Deschanel because she can act just the right amount of dorky and smart and kind and brings a lot of passion into the characters she plays. Plus, I’m a huge “New Girl” fan.
What's your favorite place you've traveled to and why?
Italy! I studied abroad there and it was amazing. The food is delicious, there are many historical sites and ruins, and you can’t forget about the wine.
Favorite family tradition:
My sister, mom, nana, and I all get together before Christmas and bake and decorate hundreds of Christmas cookies to give out to family and friends. We make a whole weekend out of it and it’s just great quality time spent with my family.
What is your proudest accomplishment?
Earning my Bachelor's degree is my proudest accomplishment.
What did you want to be when you were small?
An Astronaut! Who doesn’t dream about going to space someday and making friends with aliens!?
What is your latest book recommendation?
“Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir. It’s a great book if you love sci-fi and is written by the same author that wrote “The Martian.”
Your life story in one sentence:
I’m a Southerner born in a Midwesterner’s body.
My favorite restaurant in Atlanta:
Grana is delicious! They have great Italian food and you can create your own cannoli at the end of the meal!
My favorite comfort food or family recipe:
My favorite comfort food is homemade Italian wedding soup. My mom used to make it for me whenever I was sick so it reminds me of home.
