This competitive RS:X windsurfer, known for her dedication and skill on the water, made her mark at the London 2012 Summer Olympics, where she finished in twentieth place in her event. Before fame took hold and the spotlight found her, life looked a little different. She had already laid the foundation for her future success years earlier, graduating from St. Mary’s College of Maryland—nine years before stepping onto the Olympic stage. A proud native of Annapolis, Maryland, she spent her formative years there, completing her high school education at Broadneck High School. Her journey, shaped by perseverance and passion, reflects the path of an athlete who steadily worked toward her dreams. And throughout it all, her roots in Maryland remained a steady part of her identity.