Q: What does Total Health mean to you?
A: Total Health means a lifestyle where I am happy and feel capable enough to do the things I want!
Q: What is your first health-related memory?
A: Jump Rope for Heart was probably the highlight of my grade school gym events. We had an assembly every year where we got to jump rope in the gym and learn fancy tricks!
Q: Which person, living or dead, is your health hero or role model?
A: My dad. He is an amazing role model of how to be truly strong both mentally and physically. He is supportive of everyone’s health and fitness, no matter what level. He has an amazing balance of fitness in his life and is always doing big things! Someday we are going to bike across the US!
Q: What is your favorite food?
A: Sweet potatoes!
Q: If you could change one thing in health care, what would it be?
A: A focus on prevention and establishing healthy lifestyles!
Q: In your opinion, what is the most underrated way to improve health for individuals?
A: A balanced diet.
Q: Where would you most like to live?
A: Somewhere by the water and my parents.
Q: What do you consider your greatest achievement so far?
A: Making amazing friends and having a supportive network of people that I can surround myself with and lean on everyday.
Q: If you could have dinner with any three people, living or dead, who would you pick?
A: Audrey Hepburn, Michele Obama and my grandma.
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