Pronouns

He/They

Major(s)

Secondary Education - ELA

Hometown (City, State)

Omaha, NE

CliftonStrengths ® 

• Relator
• Empathy
• Belief
• Communication
• Strategic

Of all the jobs you could have on campus, what made you want to be a CAST Peer Mentor?

I love working with students and recently, undergrad has been one if my favorite age groups. Being able to play a role in a student's journey through higher education was so cool the first time around and I am thrilled to be back and doing it again

If you could learn any skill or craft instantly, what would it be?

Blacksmithing. It's the coolest old man hobby and if I could just become the best smartest coolest one ever immediately that'd be pretty rad and cool

What’s one thing on your bucket list you know you’ll cross off some day?

Fight Jonah Hill. I just sense it. It HAS to happen

What's your favorite way to de-stress or relax during busy times?

I recently molded my 3DS and honestly, playing DS games has been so healing for my inner child so I'd have to say that

If your life had a soundtrack, what is your theme song?

"Alright" byKendrick Lamar

You just won an all-expenses paid vacation. Where would you go?

San Antonio, Texas. I miss my sister, necessary, and nephew a lot and would love to drop everything and go see them right now

What’s your favorite place on campus—and why? 

The JGMC lounge. Its so full of amazing people all of the time and the environment /community the students and staff foster there is so wonderful

What's your go-to comfort food or guilty pleasure snack?

My mom's homemade cornbread. It has been my birthday cake for 2 years in a row and every time she's made it since I have eaten 4/5 of the skillet

What's one thing you wish you had known before starting college?

Find your people. It doesn't matter where you find them, but find people who will build you up and help you get through tough times emotionally, personally, academically, or otherwise. Having people is essential for making it through