What difficulties have you had to overcome to be where you are today?
I think of two major accomplishments in my life. The first is my career as a cat scan technologist. Ever since I could remember, I always wanted to be a nurse and help people. Unfortunately, I was not the best at school. Learning from a book and taking tests weren’t for me. After many years of trying to get into a nursing program and falling short of the grade requirements, I got into a radiology program. Once I graduated I was faced with the state license exam for radiology and cat scan. I failed both exams on my first attempt. I wasn’t going to let all my hard work be for nothing. I did everything I needed to pass. Currently, I am working at a level 1 trauma hospital as a cat scan technologist and love being a part of saving lives.

The second major accomplishment I had in life was having my dream of being the first
female to hillclimb a motorcycle fueled on 100% nitromethane come true. My love for
racing started when I was 8 years old after watching my dad and kids my age hillclimb.
Years of racing went by and I attended my first professional hillclimb. After experiencing
the thrill of nitromethane, I knew I wanted to not only race a nitro bike, but be the first
female to do it. I received my pro/am license 2012 which allowed me to start racing the
professional series but on an amateur bike. When I was comfortable I took the next step
towards my goal and applied for my professional license. There was negativity,
pushback, and challenges being thrown at me. Despite all of that, I accomplished my
goal in 2016 and made history by becoming the first female to hillclimb a motorcycle
fueled by 100% nitromethane. What an adrenaline rush that was!

Anything else you want to write about that makes you the badass woman you that you are today?
My freshman year of high school, I was dared to join the boys wrestling team.
When I told my mom about it she said “If you go to the first practice, you will go until the
last practice. I will not allow you to quit.” At the time my moms rule felt harsh, but it has
stuck with me till this day. This simple rule is what got me to my career, accomplish my
goal of becoming the first female to hillclimb a motorcycle fueled by 100% nitromethane,
finish the Boston Marathon, complete races I wanted to give up on, and held on in many
life situations when I wanted to let go. For my drive to always finish what I start, I have
my mom to thank.