My path to law grew out of a longstanding interest in storytelling, creative work, and the ways institutions shape what the public reads, sees, and understands. Studying journalism at Northwestern taught me to approach complicated questions with curiosity, precision, and attention to perspective, while my coursework in political science and integrated marketing communications broadened my understanding of the forces that influence public discourse. Over time, I became increasingly drawn to the legal frameworks underlying those subjects, particularly the rules governing authorship, ownership, reputation, and expression.

Through my professional experience in the Legal Department of a Big Five publisher and in crisis PR, I developed skills in analyzing contracts, conducting detailed research, managing sensitive matters, and translating complex information into clear, practical guidance. These roles also gave me a strong understanding of how legal, business, and communications considerations intersect.

At Fordham Law, I plan on deepening my understanding of intellectual property, media, and entertainment law while remaining open to the many areas of practice I will encounter throughout my legal education. Outside of law, I remain an avid reader and writer with interests in publishing, music, art, and the many ways creative expression shapes public life.

Through the GCSA Mentorship Program, I mentor a New York City high school student, supporting her academic development, confidence, and plans for higher education. I create personalized worksheets, presentations, and other resources based on her interests, goals, and individual journey. My interest in direct community service also extends to City Harvest and GrowNYC, where I have helped prepare food for distribution to New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity and supported community initiatives that expand access to fresh produce and food education.

Previously, as a Special Olympics figure skating coach, I worked closely with athletes as they developed their skills, prepared for competition, and participated in the Winter Games. My commitment to service began at a young age through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, for which I founded a student organization and organized fundraising initiatives. At sixteen, I also wrote and illustrated a children’s book and donated proceeds from the project to support childhood cancer research.

As an Ambassador for the New York Athletic Club’s Mercury Society, I help welcome and connect members of the Club’s young adult community through outreach, events, and collaboration. The role builds on my experience as President of Northwestern’s Tri-Delta chapter, which I helped rebuild from approximately seven members to more than seventy during the pandemic. I led the executive board, oversaw recruitment and organizational planning, developed emerging leaders, and represented the chapter in conversations with university administrators, alumnae, and the broader Panhellenic community.

My leadership experience at Northwestern also included serving as Chief Finance Officer of In Our Nature magazine. In that role, I helped rebuild the environmental publication’s financial operations following the pandemic by creating budgeting and expense-tracking systems, managing production costs, and organizing a fundraiser that established a financial reserve for future issues.