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2024-25: Named an ITA Scholar-Athlete.... NESCAC Spring All-Academic selection.... Did not play in any matches as a junior for Bates.
2023-24: Named an ITA Scholar-Athlete.... Went 1-1 in singles play and 2-4 in doubles action as a sophomore for the Bobcats.... Advanced to the round of 16 in singles play with a 6-2, 6-3 win over her opponent from Trinity College at the Wallach Invitational (Sept. 9).... Teamed with Olivia Gidlow '25 to pick up 6-4 win playing D2 rules against the Mount Holyoke team of Catherine Vavra and Kennedy Bagley-Fortner at No. 3 doubles (March 2).... Teamed with Ava Lyon '25 to earn an 8-5 win over the Endicott duo of Kaitlin Fitzgibbons and Mar Molina at No. 3 doubles (April 23).
2022-23: Went 1-1 in singles play as a rookie for the Bobcats.... Advanced to the quarterfinals of the Wallach Invitational in the fall.... Did not see any action in dual matches in the spring.
Personal: 2022 graduate of New Hartford Senior High School (N.Y.) where she competed in tennis and golf ... High Honors ... President of National Honor Society (2022).
Community Service: Founder of Baked With Grace Annual Fundraiser. Donated $10,000 to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, Chefs for Humanities, and the Utica (N.Y.) Zoo ... Ambassador to the Utica Zoo, Chefs for Humanities, and the Loukoumi Foundation.
What does leadership mean to you?
I am eager to learn to become a better leader. To me, leadership is by action as well as organizing information and understanding those around you. Responsibility and accountability are key factors, as well as respecting and motivating those around you to do their best.
What experience—big or small—has made a surprising impact on you?
Another unique thing about me is that I was on the television show “Chopped Junior” when I was 11 years old. I was on the first episode of the first season and the youngest person in my group. I passed through two rounds, and just one episode took over 8 hours to film. It was an amazing experience that I feel so lucky to have. It allowed me to understand how important it is to have confidence in myself. I also had to have faith in my abilities, which I worked very hard to develop, through many interviews and auditions. Once I was being filmed in the famous kitchen, I realized how vital all of the skills I had worked so hard to develop were! Originally, I was called by the casting agency based on my previous experience from the Loukoumi Recipe of the Month Contest I had won, as well through my YouTube channel. I was so excited with the opportunity, and put everything I could into the several-month-long audition process. Finally, after a lot of work, I was chosen to go on the air! We went to New York City and I competed on national television! It was one of the greatest experiences I could have asked for. I was very proud of what I did in front of the judges, and learned so much about myself, cooking, and the television industry.
What’s a failure or setback that taught you something valuable?
Tennis is a difficult sport, and any loss makes you stronger. The success of a match depends so much on your own mindset, and managing the power of your own brain is something that I continually work to improve.
What’s a value or principle you try to live by? Hard work and effort determines your success.
What’s something about you that might surprise people? I am outgoing and love to get to know new people.
