I was introduced to the sport of weightlifting through my local CrossFit gym after high school. I gravitated toward these lifts and was awestruck by the strength it took to perform them well. It doesn’t only take feats of strength but also technical excellence; it is an art.

In 2023, while completing my Kinesiology degree at NIU, I joined their weightlifting club and found my passion for the sport of olympic weightlifting! With my team, we worked hard and had fun — and that’s what weightlifting should be. I competed nationally in 2024 and continue to pursue competition.

This is a simple sport, but there’s no easy way through it. I am excited to walk alongside others in the same gritty but rewarding process. Wherever you are on your strength or weightlifting journey, I respect the tedious work it requires. I have been coached and mentored by wonderful coaches in my life and hope to make STS better in the same ways. STS warmly welcomed me, and I am grateful to be part of the team!