I completed my undergraduate studies at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois where I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies. I joined the Department of Politics and Government at Illinois State University in the fall of 2020 and entered the master's program in Political Science – Global Politics sequence. My previous experiences include an internship at the office of Congresswoman Cheri Bustos and an internship at the office of senator Chuck Weaver. I am also a committed volunteer in the community and enjoy working with the youth.