Why did you choose to attend Williams?
I chose to attend Williams because of the balance between the academic opportunities and hockey experiences. For me, it was important to go somewhere where I could make an impact on the ice at the start of my freshman year and Williams was a place that I knew would align with my athletic and academic ambitions.
Why did you choose to be a Division III student-athlete?
I chose to be a Division III student-athlete to continue my passion for playing hockey, while also being able to balance it with strong academics. Playing college hockey has always been something I’ve wanted to achieve, and playing at the DIII level where there’s a much stronger emphasis on the players themselves was important for me. It was also a way for me to be part of a team culture and meet an amazing group of people who I’m fortunate to call some of my best friends.
What is the best thing about being part of the NESCAC?
The best thing about being part of the NESCAC is the intense competition around each and every game regardless of which teams are playing each other. This makes it really fun to play in the league because it can truly be anyone's game.
You have a blank canvas, paint your perfect day. What does it look like?
I start my perfect day off by walking my two dogs and having breakfast either with my family or friends. Ideally, it's a Saturday game day so the rest of my morning and afternoon consists of getting ready for the game. If it’s not game day, I might either pickleball with my brother or go to the gym during the early afternoon. I would then fuel up with lunch and take a nap shortly afterwards. For dinner, I’d go get sushi either with my friends or family and spend the rest of the evening hanging out with my friends.
What is your dream job/career?
My dream job would probably have to be coaching high level ice hockey because not only would it be really fun, but it would also be inspiring to share my love for the game to others.
What extracurricular activities or service activities do you participate in?
When I come back home from school, I often volunteer as an ice hockey coach at my old club arena. It’s great to be able to share my passion for hockey to younger girls who are also developing their love for the game. This way, I’m able to get involved with teaching the younger generations how to find the fun in athletics and team cultures.
Looking back on your college years, what are you most proud of?
I’m most proud of pushing through difficult times and just grinding through to get where I am today regardless of any outcomes that were not in my control. Making the most out of my opportunities has also been something that I’m especially proud of.
Is there anything special about your uniform number?
Although my ideal number was already taken when I first got to Williams, 24 was the next closest number to 22. While growing up playing hockey, I’ve always been an even number so 24 was a natural choice.
What’s your go-to warmup song?
SOS by Rihanna
What is something you enjoy doing that you never get tired of?
I love going to the gym and working out outside of hockey, whether it be playing pickleball, rock climbing, or some other fun activity.
What has been your favorite class?
My favorite class at Williams was called Data Science in Economic Analysis because it was the first time I was able to see a clear connection between the material we were learning in lecture to some of the consulting tasks in the real world. This class was heavily based on hands-on projects giving me the chance to apply a lot of my statistical background to solving real problems for neighboring companies.
Who is your favorite professor?
Dr. Bhagya (Dr. B) has by far been my favorite Williams professor because he structures his classes in a way to truly have his students succeed and enjoy the learning process. He’s extremely well-organized which makes his lectures easy to understand and he provides resources beyond just the textbook for students to use when studying.
What internships/research projects have you participated in?
This past summer, I interned on the Capital Markets & Advisory Corporate Finance team at ING, where I helped advise many of the buy-side and sell-side M&A mandates. It was both challenging and rewarding to contribute to many of the company profiles and valuations I took part of but I really enjoyed the team I worked with. From this experience, I learned a lot about the inner-workings of banking and the extent to which attention to detail really matters.
What has been the most interesting part of your major?
The most interesting part about the Economics major has been learning about various models that help explain specific economic phenomena and concepts. The most interesting part about the Statistics major is being able to dig through different data sets to create visuals, regression models, and identify patterns for predictions and population inference.
What is the greatest lesson you have learned from being a student-athlete?
The greatest lessons I’ve learned from being a student-athlete is the importance of taking accountability for your actions, contributing to team effort, and having great leadership skills to guide a group of people to success.
What is your favorite place on your campus?
My favorite place on campus is this recent coffee shop that opened up because of all the cute seating, both inside and outside where I study. They also have a live DJ who plays music on Saturday mornings which helps me lock in when I need to when doing work.
Who has been the most influential person to you during your time in college
Some of the most influential people in my life at college would have to be several of my teammates who have been there for me during the most challenging times and are always there to pick me up whenever I’m down.
What is something interesting about you that others might not know?
I’ve gone skydiving twice in my life, once by myself in Florida and the other with my brother and cousin in New Jersey. It was one of the best experiences of my life, and I would do it again in a heartbeat.
What is something you enjoy doing when not in class or competing in your sport?
I enjoy doing various arts and crafts projects or playing pickleball with my friends.
