Hometown: Lancaster, Ohio
What are your next steps or plans for the future?
I plan to start a career in events planning.
What was your ah-ha moment at OHIO Lancaster - that point where you said to yourself, “I’ve got this!”?
When I was helping plan Spring Fest 2022. I realized at that moment that I wanted to do event planning and everything was going to be alright.
Why did you choose OHIO Lancaster?
OHIO Lancaster was close to home and a big part of the community I grew up in.
Who were your favorite professors and how did they make an impact on your life?
Dr. Nikki Blau is very blunt but in a way that made me realize that not every issue is the end of the world and I can get through the road blocks. Dr. Candice Thomas-Maddox was the professor for my event planning class and she helped tremendously with realizing I have a passion for events and putting them on. And, Lillian Zarzar helped me realize that you may have these huge amazing accomplishments but you need to stay true to yourself and what you enjoy. She also taught me to be able to reflect on all the memories you have from traveling and different jobs.
What was the hardest hill you had to climb at OHIO Lancaster? And how did you overcome challenges or obstacles in your path?
COVID made me realize that you really do have to just roll with the punches and not worry about things changing because there is always light at the end of the tunnel even if you don’t quite see it.
What are your favorite OHIO Lancaster memories?
My junior and senior year was when I finally got that taste of college life by getting to have events back on campus and to be part of some amazing student organizations.
What’s the one thing you would tell a new OHIO Lancaster student not to miss?
I would tell them to join student organizations! Even though you are on a regional campus, that doesn’t mean you can’t still have fun and have an awesome college experience!