Birthplace *	Florida
Current Hometown *	Greenville
Height/ Weight	5 ft 8 in 125 lbs
Family (only child, brothers/sisters, ect) *	2 sisters and 1 brother
What age did you start karate? *	12
What style of karate do you do? *	Wado
What's your favorite food? *	Chicken nachos and corn on the cob
What type of music do you listen to? *	Rap and Alternative
What is your favorite music group or artist? *	Maroon 5
Do you listen to music before you go it the ring? If so, what kind? *	Sometimes, and if I do then rap.
Do you have any pets? What kind? *	3 dogs
What is your pets name? *	Danny, Max, and Leo
Do you have any hidden talents? *	Play soccer
How many hours a week do you workout in preparation for a major tournament? *	15 hrs.
How many times have you made the Junior US Team and in what events? *	This is my first time time making the Junior US Team.
Who is your favorite superhero? *	Batman
Who is your hero in real life? Why? *	My sisters for teaching me so many things that I will never forget.
Hobbies *	Going to the pool and sleeping
Favorite Quote *	" Would you rather be feared or loved? Easy, both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me. " - The Office to be
Biggest Win. Why? *	2015 Nationals! This is only my second elite event and I earned a spot on the Jr team which is giving me the opportunity to compete in Bolivia and Indonesia!
What do you love about competition? *	Meeting new people and seeing friends!
Favorite way to relax? *	Being by myself and listening to music
Where do you get your inspiration from? *	My family and friends

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