Rugby

I picked up rugby when I got to SDSU, having never played before, and it quickly became one of the best parts of college. The team is where I’ve made many of my closest friends and connections. Learning a new sport from scratch taught me discipline, how to communicate under pressure, and how to keep getting better when things are hard. Now, as Vice President on the club’s executive board, I’m learning what it takes to lead a team on and off the field.

Soccer

Soccer was a big part of my life growing up, and it still is. Some of my favorite days are spent playing pickup with friends.

The outdoors

I’m happiest outside. I’ve gone on backpacking trips through Death Valley, along the Abel Tasman Coast Track on New Zealand’s South Island, and into the High Sierra in Yosemite. Each one reminded me how good it feels to unplug, carry everything you need, and earn the view.

Lifting and nutrition

Training is one of my biggest passions. I’m part of the Science Based Lifting community, which focuses on building muscle using principles backed by research. I apply the same attention to detail to nutrition: eating whole foods, tracking micronutrients, and optimizing what I eat to support recovery and performance.

TV show favorites

When I’m winding down, I’m usually watching anime. A few favorites: Hunter x Hunter, Jujutsu Kaisen and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. Some other favorite TV shows of mine: Parks & Recreation, Community, and Brooklyn 99