Dance Background: I started dancing at Turning Pointe Dance Studio in Elmwood Park, Illinois, as soon as I was potty trained and took classes in ballet, jazz, tap and hip hop until high school. I went to an all-girls high school and was a cheerleader-turned-dancer for one of the all-boys high schools where we performed at all football and basketball games. After high school, I had the opportunity to teach dance while working as a UDA instructor and then danced for two years at DePaul University.

Dance Background: I started dancing at Turning Pointe Dance Studio in Elmwood Park, Illinois, as soon as I was potty trained and took classes in ballet, jazz, tap and hip hop until high school. I went to an all-girls high school and was a cheerleader-turned-dancer for one of the all-boys high schools where we performed at all football and basketball games. After high school, I had the opportunity to teach dance while working as a UDA instructor and then danced for two years at DePaul University.

Hobbies: I enjoy college football (go Hawkeyes!), exercising, rollerblading with friends, trying out new restaurants in the Twin Cities, eating Halo Top ice cream and traveling to Chicago to see friends and family as often as I can.

Favorite Quote: “Do the one thing you think you cannot do. Fail at it. Try again. Do better the second time. The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire. This is your moment. Own it.” – Oprah

My Best Experience: One of my best experiences was traveling to Europe for two weeks after high school and taking a leap of faith and moving to Minneapolis for a sports marketing internship three-plus years ago.

My Fitness Tip: No two bodies are the same. One person’s workout may not work for you, so try all the classes, use weights or participate in a new sport. Don’t be afraid to surprise your muscles and find the fitness plan that works for you!

Best Part of Being an MVC: The best part of being an MVC is being surrounded by 41 other passionate women who are constantly motivating one another. Being on the MVC has turned me into a more positive, optimistic and determined woman.