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Community Involvement:

As a daughter of a Breast Cancer survivor, I have experienced first-hand how cancer can affect individuals and their families. Therefore, I always find ways to support organizations and attend events that help those who are affected by cancer. Last year I had the opportunity to share a behind the scenes look at our special Crucial Catch game on the Eagles social media platforms. Reaching a wide audience was important because it allowed me to share crucial information about reducing the risk for cancer and the importance of early detection. This knowledge not only helped my mother beat her cancer diagnosis but has given her the time to be my biggest cheerleader during games at the Linc.

Favorite Appearance and why:

In February 2022, I had the honor to travel to Oahu, Hawaii for a military tour with ProTour Productions and Armed Forces Entertainment. Being able to represent the Eagles organization in my home state was a once in a lifetime experience that I will cherish forever. Our military members, both present and past, and their families sacrifice so much for our country. Throughout the tour we were able to recognize their hard work, learn about their day to day lives on the job, and make genuine connections with them. Both of my grandfathers served in the Army. My grandfather Clifford was present at Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. Being able to tell his story to current service men and women while visiting the Arizona Memorial was a moment I will never forget.

Personal Time:

I love experimenting with different elements to create arts and crafts. These artistic activities include: taking a painting class, building a desk out of wood, creating a piece of jewelry using metal and glass, scrapbooking to make a memory book, taking scissors and paint to clothes to update my wardrobe, or using clay to make a new dinnerware set. I love using my free time to think about what my next masterpiece might be!

Community Involvement:

As a daughter of a Breast Cancer survivor, I have experienced first-hand how cancer can affect individuals and their families. Therefore, I always find ways to support organizations and attend events that help those who are affected by cancer. Last year I had the opportunity to share a behind the scenes look at our special Crucial Catch game on the Eagles social media platforms. Reaching a wide audience was important because it allowed me to share crucial information about reducing the risk for cancer and the importance of early detection. This knowledge not only helped my mother beat her cancer diagnosis but has given her the time to be my biggest cheerleader during games at the Linc.

Favorite Appearance and why:

In February 2022, I had the honor to travel to Oahu, Hawaii for a military tour with ProTour Productions and Armed Forces Entertainment. Being able to represent the Eagles organization in my home state was a once in a lifetime experience that I will cherish forever. Our military members, both present and past, and their families sacrifice so much for our country. Throughout the tour we were able to recognize their hard work, learn about their day to day lives on the job, and make genuine connections with them. Both of my grandfathers served in the Army. My grandfather Clifford was present at Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. Being able to tell his story to current service men and women while visiting the Arizona Memorial was a moment I will never forget.

Personal Time:

I love experimenting with different elements to create arts and crafts. These artistic activities include: taking a painting class, building a desk out of wood, creating a piece of jewelry using metal and glass, scrapbooking to make a memory book, taking scissors and paint to clothes to update my wardrobe, or using clay to make a new dinnerware set. I love using my free time to think about what my next masterpiece might be!

You May Not Know:

I showcased my Native Hawaiian culture through a hula performance at this year's final audition. This was very special to me because hula was my first introduction to dance and allowed me to learn simultaneously about my Native Hawaiian history, culture, and language. My grandparents were my biggest supporters and taught be to be proud of my mixed background as Native Hawaiian, Chinese, European, and Portuguese. So, having the opportunity to honor both of them that day was something I will cherish for years to come.

Just Have to Share:

When I made the squad in 2017 and moved to Philadelphia, I had to leave my dog Oreo at home with my parents. I missed having an animal companion around, so I signed up to be a Foster mother for a local organization. Their mission is to provide peace of mind to hospital patients, military personnel and others, by placing their pets in temporary foster homes until their owners can be reunited with the companion animals they love. I have been able to foster three dogs since joining and hope to help more families in the future.

Three words that describe me: Caring, Organized, Passionate

Favorite form of exercise other than dancing:

I love exploring new places and taking in the sights with family and friends. I have hiked a 1,488 ft. tall rock formation in Zion National Park, rode a bike down a path leading to an active lava spot off the coast of Hawaii island, and even jumped out of an airplane at 20,000 ft. over the South Pacific Ocean in New Zealand. There is so much to explore and adventure to be had; I cannot wait to do more of it soon!