I am a Nashville, Tennessee native with a passion for creative writing, linguistics, and public advocacy. I can typically be found writing, studying a new language, or hanging out with my 15-year old kitty.
aspiring jd candidate, writer, lover of music and animals
ACADEMICS
- University: Middle Tennessee State University
- Major: English, Writing Concentration (B.A)
- Minor: Spanish
- Cumulative GPA: 4.0
- Graduation Date: May 2026
- Language Proficiency: English (native), Spanish (intermediate speaking ability, advanced reading and writing abilities)
INTERESTS
I am passionate about creative writing, specifically poetry, visual arts, and my Nashville music scene. When I am not working or in school, I am usually writing poetry or attending a local concert. Additionally, I spend a lot of my time reading and finding new musicians to listen to!
- Favorite Novel: One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Marquez
- Favorite Poem: “The Red Wheelbarrow” by William Carlos Williams
- Favorite Author: Amy Tan
- Favorite Poet: Billy Collins
- Favorite Artist: Francis Bacon
- Top 5 Bands/Musicians: Siouxsie and the Banshees, Blondie, The Psychedelic Furs, Elvis Costello & The New Attractions, and New Order
- Favorite Quote: “No cheap tricks.” – Raymond Carver, “On Writing”
From Left to Right: The day I received the William J. Connelly Award and the Charles E. Ray Scholarship, my cat Ellie, showing my True Blue pride, and the Public Writing and Rhetoric Showcase (featuring my peer).