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  • Pronouns: she/her/hers      
  • Hometown: Longmeadow, Massachusetts
  • School: Fordham University, Class of 2023
  • Majoring in: Pre-law International Studies with a double minor in Russian and Spanish
  • Coach: Ashley Donaldson
  • Other interests: Ballet, foreign affairs and human rights advocacy
How/why did you choose your major?
As a senior in high school, I had to decide whether or not I wanted to pursue college or a dance-related career after I graduated. I knew that if I decided on college, I wanted to study something that I was as passionate about as dance. I had trained with Russian ballet teachers from Moscow, from whom I had started learning Russian and became interested in the relationship between the US and Russia. After spending a summer in Russia studying ballet, I knew I wanted to learn more about International Relations.

Tell us about a time you made yourself proud.
I spent last semester in Spain where I took all of my classes in Spanish and lived with a host family who only spoke Spanish! I also volunteered twice a week as an English tutor at an after school program. I'm proud of myself for this immersion and am much more confident in my Spanish skills because of it.​

How has your coach helped you?
I know I can always count on Ashley to help me with any questions I have! Before I entered college, Ashley helped me make financially-smart choices that gave me the confidence I needed as an undergraduate.

What hobbies/extracurriculars do you have?
Ballet will always be a part of my life. I danced seriously for 15 years before going to college and continue to dance and choreograph in Fordham's ballet club. I am grateful to have a creative outlet that also helps manage stress.

Tell us something you are excited about!
This summer I am working as both a law firm receptionist and a research assistant for an Encyclopedia on Territorial Rights. I am excited to learn from these opportunities and apply my new skills and knowledge in law school in the future.
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What is a saying you live by?
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Values & Effective Adults
    • Co-Investment & Affordability
    • Leadership Vision
    • ZF Team >
      • Sarah Leonard
      • Katherine Chatterjee
  • Coaching
    • Meet Our Coaches >
      • Ashley Donaldson
      • Dave Spach
      • Diana Curran
      • Frank Zenie
      • John Bracken
      • Karen Rapp
      • Katherine Chatterjee
      • Ken Rapp
      • Laura & Tim Petracca
      • Roy Chatterjee
      • Sharon Bracken
  • Scholarship
    • Eligibility
    • Scholarship Renewal
    • FAQs
  • Our Students
    • By the Numbers
    • Meet Our Students >
      • Anna Troxell
      • Arsinna Ndagano
      • Ava Spach
      • Caleb Datto
      • Chris Kombo
      • Dominique Dame
      • Dustin Acocelli
      • Emily Segal
      • Emma Hersom
      • Emma Jane Konkoly
      • Hannah Viele
      • Harold Sartiah
      • Katelyn Bottoms
      • Marika Renner
      • Noah G. Schmidt
      • Paige Alcott
      • Stephanie Uveges
      • Willow Dunster
  • Resources
    • Personal Values & Development
    • Transition to College
    • Money & Finance
    • Internships
    • Careers
    • ZF Partners
    • Terms to Know
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