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Born and raised in the Midwest, marking the beginning of my life's journey and experiences.
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Enrolled at Rose State while still in high school, gaining college experience and building a foundation for my future academic endeavors.
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Successfully graduated from Carl Albert High School, completing my K-12 education and preparing for the next steps in my academic and professional career.
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Admitted to the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), declared nursing as my major, and moved into West Hall, marking the start of my college life and experiences as a future nursing student.
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A difficult and pivotal moment in my life, dealing with the loss of my father, which brought significant changes and challenges.
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Became a Resident Assistant (RA) in my first year, discovering a passion for campus life and leadership, which led me to becoming an RA for the Suites in the following year.
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Navigating the global pandemic, which brought disruption and uncertainty to my education and daily life but also offered valuable lessons in resilience.
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Admitted into UCO's nursing program in Fall 2020, continuing to pursue my dream of becoming a registered nurse (RN) with the goal of earning my Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
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Presented my research on dandelions at the Oklahoma Undergraduate Research Day at SWOSU, working with Dr. Hendrickson, and gaining valuable research experience.
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Endured the profound loss of my mother, another turning point that required deep reflection and adaptation in my journey.
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Took a break from UCO due to personal challenges, deciding to pause my academic journey and regroup for the future.
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Returned to UCO, changing my major to Organizational Leadership and refocusing my goals.
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I was accepted into UCO's Jackson College of Graduate studies.
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Successfully completed my degree and graduated, marking a significant achievement and a new chapter in my academic and professional journey. Looking forward to May 9th, 2025.