I grew up in the beautiful, yet small town of Falmouth, Maine and have lived there for my entire life. Because my town lacked in size, I really had the value of community and togetherness instilled into me, which I believe is why I can collaborate and work together with people very well. My parents, Dan and Lynda, have always been helpful and there when I need them and showed the value of family to me ever since I was born. Both of my parents were athletes in their younger years, and I was led into a life that focused on sports, with my chosen sport being Basketball. My parents always made sure I worked hard to be the best I could be at the sport because they knew how much it meant to me, but they also taught me the importance of academics and knowledge and held me to standards that would help be succeed in high school, college, and in my career. Because of them, I learned how to enjoy life and do what I like doing, but all while taking my academics seriously and thinking about how what I do every day will set myself up for the future.