As a huge foodie & NYT Cooking fanatic, I really enjoy the process of cooking and baking (almost as much as I enjoy the tasting and the eating). I find myself fascinated with how food science works, particularly with how small changes in technique and timing can completely transform the outcome.

Working On: Mastering the Tartine Lemon Tart

Fitness is for every body. I’ve been an ACE-certified fitness instructor since 2017, coaching a variety of formats with a wide range of participants, from small group sessions of 2-8 people to classes of up to 60 people. As an instructor, my goal is to create workout experiences that meet individuals where they’re at. I’m committed to cultivating an inclusive space for people of all fitness levels, backgrounds, and abilities, and empowering them to find movement that fits their body’s needs in the moment.

Favorite Formats: HIIT, Sculpt, Kickboxing, Functional Fitness, Women on Weights

Favorite Workout Tunes: Thunderstruck (AC/DC), Party Up (DMX), Carry Out (Timbaland)

Favorite Exercise: Pull-Up Progressions

Underrated Travel Destination: Cape Town, South Africa

2 Truths & 1 Lie:

1. I lived and worked remotely in Hawai’i for 5 weeks with 3 content creators I met on TikTok.

2. I worked in a coffee shop in Australia while living in Sydney for 5 months.

3. I’ve gone swimming with whale sharks and sea lions.

Answer: The answer can be found at the bottom of my ‘TRAVEL’ page.

One of my favorite ways to spend my tech-free downtime is through creating. I might have been an artist in another life, but in this one, I just do it for fun. I practice my art through a variety of mediums. Here are a few:

• Doodling

• Writing, prose & poetry

• Calligraphy

• Dancing

• Learning & re-learning musical instruments, specifically alto saxophone & harmonica (this one is a work in progress)

• Digital design (this one is also a work in progress, but feel free to check out my Etsy store below):

Runner. Walker. Hiker. Self-proclaimed photosynthesizer. The on-screen demands of my work have made me appreciate screen-less experiences so much more. I try to spend time outside every single day, even if it’s jus exploring my own backyard.

I stay active within my community and often participate in advocacy for a variety of health and human rights issues. (I’m very passionate about social determinants of health) One of my favorite forms of involvement is volunteering as an ‘Advocate’ with North Carolina’s Community Empowerment Fund, a non-profit organization aimed at ending the racial wealth gap by building long-term relationships within the community and equipping people experiencing poverty with skills and tools to move forward with their housing, financial, and career goals.

There are few things that I love more than the process of learning. I consider myself a serial hobbyist — whether it’s bouldering, learning new card games, or teaching myself to play harmonica, I love to get out of my comfort zone and try new things.

Current Focus(es): Ice Skating & Digital Design (Procreate)