Major: Mechanical Engineering

Club Team: Sierra Marlins Swim Team

Prep Accomplishments: Valedictorian, Engineering Design Pathway Award, Academic Letters, California Scholarship Federation

Why IIT?: "I chose IIT because the small campus immediately made me at home. Because we are known for STEM majors, the students and faculty are all driven, caring, and just the right about of nerdy. I loved all the people and felt like a member of the community before I was a student here. Also, living three miles from downtown Chicago is absolutely incredible!"

Favorite Sports Team: USA Swimming

Favorite Athletes: Missy Franklin and Katie Ledecky

Favorite Music Artist: Taylor Swift

Fun Fact: "I don't have sprinkles with my ice cream, I have ice cream with my sprinkles."