Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?The most memorable childhood experience I have is pitching in our little league all-star games. This was great because my dad was the coach, and he was always proud of me. It also grew my love for baseball.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?I closely identify with my sister. My sister is my best friend. We are close in age, and both share a passion for our work in the tech space.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?The character traits I admire in an individual are being courageous, having creativity, and being loyal. I believe those are a strong foundation for any human. I see those traits in myself every day.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?Having my phone in my pocket during a lake day, thinking it was in my bag. The part that made it funny was that I was playing music the entire time in the water not realizing my phone was in my pocket. The phone worked absolutely fine after, and I am very lucky for that.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?If time and money were not an issue I would travel to Norway. I always wanted to hike and see their encompassing mountains and glaciers. It would also be nice to end the trip on a cruise and tour around as much as possible.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?I would like to pass on my toughness and determination. I have a very high pain tolerance and strong mental fortitude that has made me successful in sports and my career. I believe you must be tough enough to outlast the bad times to fully make it to the great times.