WHERE DID YOU GO TO SCHOOL?
Tennessee Technological University (Wings up!)

WHO OR WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO GO INTO ENGINEERING/DESIGN?
My Uncle used to work for NASA as a Mechanical Engineer so that’s what initially sparked my interest in engineering. As a young person I became more interested in the construction and design of structures, specifically tree houses. I loved the uniqueness of the buildings and the various challenges that had to be addressed for each project. Upon enrolling in college, I decided to study civil engineering and pursue a minor in architecture, which ultimately led me to structural engineering!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE IN KNOXVILLE? WHY?
I’m new to the area but I’m on the hunt for a good park to go on hikes!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BOOK OR MOVIE?
My favorite book is The Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery. It’s a comical, lighthearted story about finding one’s purpose and truly living each day as if it is your last. I read it about once every year, and each time find a new appreciation for the life God has blessed me with and daily opportunities I have to live for Him.

IF YOU COULD HAVE LUNCH WITH ANY ONE PERSON, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHY?
Probably Nikola Tesla. He made so many advancements for modern technology, and he had so many ideas. I’d really love to know more about how his mind worked.

WHATS ON YOUR “BUCKET LIST?”

I really like to travel and have been to Europe twice now. But a place I’d like to visit within the US would be Colorado to ski!

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN?
I enjoy crafty projects like drawing or scrapbooking. I also really love to be outdoors and participate in all kinds of sporty activities.

WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT?
One thing I could talk about forever is roundabouts and the various benefits of implementing them versus using stop signs.

IF YOU COULD ONLY EAT ONE MEAL FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Spaghetti! Versatile, simple, and always reliable.

WHAT THREE WORDS BEST DESCRIBE YOU?
Intentional, Dedicated, Adventurous