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Where are you from?
I grew up in Los Angeles, but for the past few years I’ve called Colorado home.

Do you have a favorite place in Tacoma?
My go-to spot is Old Town Tacoma. It’s right by the water, and has a few great parks and coffee shops. 

Name a class at Puget Sound you are interested in, but haven’t taken.
I have always wanted to take Emelie Peine’s Political Economy of Global Food Systems. 

What is a book that has been influential for you?
I love The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. I never get sick of it! 

What emoji do you most identify with or use the most? 
🤓

What do you look for in an application?
I’m really interested in what matters to students and what they value. When we’re reading applications, we are trying to get a sense of who you are, and I love when that comes through.

What TV show are you watching?
I’ve been really into Survivor lately, but my comfort show has got to be Modern Family.

What's your coffee/tea order of choice?
Black tea or an iced vanilla latte

What advice do you have for a prospective student? 
My advice is to be completely open to anything that sparks your interest, because you never know what will come of that. Whether you’re choosing a school or declaring your major, trust your gut!