Pronouns: She/her Hometown: Auburn, Massachusetts School: Dean College, class of 2028 Major: Dance; Psychology Other interests: Competitive dancing Coach: Tim and Laura Petracca
What is something you love about your school? Something I love about my school is the overall sense of community and belonging that is created for everyone there.
How/why did you choose your major? I chose my majors because they are two things that I have always been interested in and want to eventually fuse together to achieve my biggest goals.
What is your relationship with your ZF coach like/In what ways have they helped you? My relationship with my Zenie coaches has been great. They are always so willing to answer all my questions and guide me in the right direction towards success.
What hobbies/extracurriculars/other interests do you have? I have been a competitive dancer for a very long time and dance is something I am very passionate about and I love being part of a team. I got involved with dance when I was only 2 and started competing at 6 when I was invited to join the team!
Why did you apply to ZF/what drew you to this organization? I was drawn to the Zenie Foundation because it was evident that it was more than just a scholarship and that it was a community of students working to be their best.
What impact has ZF had on your academic and professional career thus far? The Zenie Foundation has helped me put things into perspective and realize what I am capable of and I hope for the future it helps me learn how to make the best decisions I can to make as a responsible citizen and working professional
Tell us something you are excited about! I am excited to start my college journey and audition for the dance team.
Tell us about a time you made yourself proud. A time I made myself proud was when I stepped up as a leader and helped my team achieve a performance we could be proud of.
Tell us about some of your career aspirations. It’s totally ok if you aren’t sure yet! This can be as specific or as general as you want. I would love to be a music and movement therapist.
Who is a role model for you/someone that you look up to and why? My mom is a role model for me because she has taught me how to be resilient and persevere through hard times.
Do you have a favorite quote/what is a saying that you live by? Good vibes only!