School: Louisiana Tech University

College Major: Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Scholarship Winnings: $80,600

Scholastic Honors: Women in STEM Finalist Award; 2nd Runner up Miss Louisiana Organization; Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Scholarship; Miss Louisiana Tech Scholarship; Regal Blues Dance Team Scholarship; Dean’s List; Taylor Opportunity Program Scholarship (TOPS); Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Scholarship; Louisiana Tech University Outstanding Student Scholarship; Louisiana Tech University Counselor’s Choice Scholarship; Louisiana Tech University Spirit Dorm Scholarship; BETA Club; Nominated for academic recognition as a delegate representing the State of Louisiana at the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders; Taylor Scholar Award

Career Ambition: My career ambition is to one day work as a Physical Therapist with advanced certification in Sports Physical Thereapy

Talent: Contemporary Clogging

Social Impact Initiative: My social impact initiative incorporates the concept of thought challenge and replacement simply by the act of challenging and then replacing a negative thought with a more helpful or positive one. The replacement of negative psychological messages with ones of encouragement can build self-esteem and confidence leaving individuals happier and mentally healthier.

What is the best advice you’ve ever received? The best advice I have ever received is to celebrate the little victories along the journey to achieving a big goal. This advice was given to me by my elementary school librarian who had a heart for encouraging her students to take small steps every day that will positively impact their future goals and aspirations. That advice was something I took to heart and impacted my ability to look at each new day with the mindset of being intentional and appreciative of the new opportunities that day could hold.