Majors: Environmental Studies, French and Francophone Studies
Minors: Social Justice & Social Policy, African & Afro-American Studies
Hometown: La Selva Beach, California
Are you single or taken?
Single
What has been your favorite class or professor at Brandeis?
My favorite professor is David Cunningham in the Sociology department and my favorite class has been Eric Olson’s Field Biology because of the exotic field trips we went on, including fishing and night hikes.
What do you like about Brandeis?
I like that there is something going on every day of the week and I like the hyper-involved Brandeis student body because they add both depth and excitement to the campus.
What are you involved in on campus?
I’ve been a Mid-Year Orientation Leader, involved in 3 plays (Cinderella Waltz, Into the Woods, and the upcoming musical biography of Rachel Carson), officer in the Ice Skating Club, Swing Dance Club, Triathlon Club, and Surf Club. I’ve been involved in the WATCH Housing Clinic (through Environmental Studies department), and formerly involved in SSIS. I was recently voted in as an honorary member of Brandeis’ chapter of KBG.
If you could describe yourself in six words what would you say or what words would you use?
Optimistic, enthusiastic, involved, humorous, encouraging and supportive.
What is something that people would be surprised to know about you?
I am a Creole language translator for BARCC (Boston Area Rape Crisis Center). I learned to surf when I was 6 years old. I worked at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in the penguin and flamingo exhibits as a feeding program presenter.
What is one of your guilty pleasures?
Pinkberry frozen yogurt and Jamba Juice smoothies.
If your life could have a theme song what would it be?
Realistically, anything by One Direction!
If you were on a desert island what three things (or people) would you bring?
A snorkle, a sno-cone maker and a hammock
What is your favorite movie or tv show?
Anything Pixar produces is genius and I’m a big fan of French foreign films (that’s why Ratatouille is my favorite!)
If you could be any superhero who would it be and why?
Aquaman because, even though he is the underdog, I think the ability to talk to sea turtles would be pretty cool, although I’m a little biased from working in an aquarium.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Anything beach-related: surfing, swimming, boogie boarding, beachcombing, snorkeling. When I’m not near the ocean I feel like a fish out of water (pun totally intended, I just can’t kelp myself!).