School: The University of Oklahoma

College Major: Major: Meteorology, Minor: Broadcast Journalism

Scholarship Winnings: $39,075

Scholastic Honors: OU President’s Community Scholar, OU Distinguished Scholar, President’s Honor Roll, Dean’s Honor Roll.

Career Ambition: Broadcast Meteorologist in a Top 5 market

Talent: Flute

Social Impact Initiative: Older adults are among the fastest growing food insecure population in the United States. I bring attention and resources for the millions of seniors struggling with hunger and social isolation and promote involvement, especially among younger volunteers, in mobile meal programs.

What is the best advice you’ve ever received? As a meteorology student in college a peer mentor encouraged me to ask successful people how they achieved their success and to never doubt that I could do the same.