“My parents have always been a huge inspiration to me; they’re hardworking, kind, and positive people. The example they made for me has pushed me to strive to be my best and go to college to better myself and my future. As a child who always loved animals I knew I would one day make a career out of it. I was constantly making friends with the neighborhood cats and trying to adopt stray kittens off the street, which was actually successful a couple of times. I have always known that my passions for animals will always lead me to where I want to go. I am currently studying zoology and working at Petland in hopes to work at the Columbus Zoo in the future to help make a difference in animals lives. I would like to do shows at the zoo to educate people on exotic animals such as tigers or sea turtles. Animals play a big part in my life and they will always be a major part of who I am.”