Tidbits About Me:

• Why I auditioned for CC:  The Chiefs Cheerleaders have so many inspiring opportunities to work in the community, and I wanted to be a part of that…and, of course, I’m also a HUGE Chiefs fan!
  
• Most memorable CC moment:  Running out of the tunnel to perform on the field for the first time.
  
• Person I would like to meet and why:  Oprah…she is such an influential and generous woman.
  
• Who I admire most:  My mom, she has impeccable character and more strength than anyone I know!
  
• Three words that describe me:  Motivated, passionate, and genuine
  
• Advice I would give young kids about becoming a cheerleader:  Don’t set limits for yourself, everyone is capable of more than they can imagine.
  
• Best advice ever given to me:  My parents always told me - don’t worry about what other people think of you…just do what is right, work hard, and don’t let anything or anyone hold you back.
  
• Greatest accomplishments:  Charno Award Winner (top female graduate at CMSU), CMSU Homecoming Queen, Miss Missouri USA semi-finalist
• Future goals:  To attain Fellowship in the Society of Actuaries and advance in my career
  
• Someone I looked up to growing up (or look up to now):  My husband…he is a benevolent person and hard worker, and he encompasses so many qualities that I admire…honesty, integrity, strength…he is amazing!
  
• Description of a time I was fearless:  Singing in front of 900 people at the talent show for auditions…I had never sung in front of anyone in my life!
  
• Life motto?  Live life to the fullest!
  
• Moment in my life where I felt proud:  Every time I pass an actuarial exam is a proud moment, to know all the long hours of studying paid off!
  
• My fashion personality:  My favorite thing is to be comfortable…jeans and t-shirts!
  
• My best health tip:  Everything in moderation
  
• What I like about Chiefs fans:  They are loyal and the loudest in the NFL!
  

A Few of My Favorites:

• Favorite thing to do in Kansas City:  Chiefs games, First Fridays at the Crossroads Art District, BBQ at Oklahoma Joe’s
  
• Vacation spot/getaway:  Hawaii
  
• Hobbies/interests:  Traveling, reading, listening to live music
  
• Pets:  our two little Chihuahua sweethearts, Gracie and Dakoda
  
• Sports to play:  Wakeboarding, snowboarding, basketball, volleyball
  
• Sports to watch:  Football, XGames, basketball
  
• Favorite and least favorite exercises:  Favorite - running, least favorite - crunches/sit-ups
  
• Are you a coffee connoisseur:  The only “coffee” I like is Starbucks mocha…full of sugar, whipped cream, vanilla, etc!
  
• Describe your favorite salad:  Spinach salad with raspberry vinaigrette, mixed with strawberries, mandarin oranges, and toasted almonds
  
• Favorite time of the day and why:  Coming home to my husband and our dogs after work…we are all so happy to see each other!
  
• Favorite instrument and why:  Guitar - I love to listen and play
  
• Outdoor activities:  I grew up at a lake, so I love to be out on the water!
  
• Films:  Little Miss Sunshine, The Notebook, Top Gun
  
• TV Shows:  Forensic Files, Grey’s Anatomy, Rob and Big
  
• Actors:  Hugh Jackman, Eric Bana
  
• Actresses:  Charlize Theron, Rachel McAdams
  
• Bands/Musicians:  Jack Johnson, DMB, The Killers, Radiohead, Sublime, Ben Harper, Jurassic 5, Chevelle, Silversun Pickups, Pat Lentz
  
• Songs/CDs:  I like all kinds of music - except not a lot of country
  
• Foods:  Mexican, Italian, seafood, steak, sushi…I love to eat!
  
• Dessert: Cake batter and cookie dough ice cream from Coldstone Creamery
  
• Subject in school: Calculus, physics, and art