ABOUT

From humble beginnings as a simple seed trying to push my way up through the dirt and into the garden that is my UT community, I have always had a passion for the pure and wholesome things in life. I started out as an environmental science major with a vision of saving the world and dancing in the trees – quite the vision, I know. But, a few semesters and outdoor labs later, touring local organic farms and gardens, I was pulled up out of the dirt and into the sun. I suddenly knew that my path was changing directions. From volunteering at the Concho community garden to frequenting the local farmers market, I was changing and growing into the person I was meant to be. I am a die-hard foodie, and that’s what originally pulled me into the whole farm and garden thing. Soon, my health, fitness and Whole Foods obsession lead me to the right major. I soon found myself at a nutrition club meeting, and the rest is history. Since becoming a nutrition major, I have found my niche as a runner, yoga enthusiast, baker, food experimenter, and founder of the – wait for it – UT beekeeping club.  I have burst out of the dirt, flaunting my petals, and am flourishing here at The University of Texas. Austin is my home - and I owe it all to the school that brought out the beekeeper-fitness-freak in me that was just waiting to bloom.