What is the craziest thing you have ever done?

I once dressed up, along with my younger sister, as a member of the ‘Spice Girls’ and preformed live a raw version of “Spice up your life” onstage at a local mall in front of a large majority of my small hometown community in hopes of winning my sister a package that included concert tickets and a chance to meet the Spice Girls!

What charity/charities have you supported with your time and/or resources over the past two years?

The Ontario Special Olympics, Development and Peace, Big Brothers and Big Sisters Association of Peterborough, Terry Fox Run, Canadian Breast Cancer Fund, and the Red Cross. All of these organizations, as well as many others that I have been involved with in the past, exemplify the importance and power of teamwork and a selfless attitude when others are in need.

What would be your “dream job” in life?

At a young age, my father instilled in me a deep sense of appreciation and respect for family unity and the desire to assist others. I would like to integrate my upbringing, passions, skills, and love for children to positively influence youth and aid those from all different backgrounds by becoming a child psychologist.

Name one personal accomplishment (in addition to being a Miss Universe Canada contestant) that makes you especially proud.

Learning has always been a tool for success and happiness in my life. Becoming an Ontario Scholar enabled me to attain a title that was based solely on academic performance. The process of this achievement required discipline in areas that include many essential factors to success, such as communication with those of higher power, dedication, motivation, punctuality, delegation, prioritization, time management and optimism. This has been a substantial accomplishment for me thus far given that it has contributed to several academic scholarships and placed me on a path of excellence and opportunity to become a high achiever.

What is the most important thing you want people to know about you?

I am real, hard working, and driven. I have a fun loving and compassionate spirit. I have always lived my life answering to myself and maintained the status of my authentic self. I am constantly trying to challenge myself and seeking new ways of improving.

What is your favorite movie, song, sport, and food?

Favorite movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite song: “Live like you were dying” by: Tim McGraw
Favorite sport: hockey
Favorite food: Any of my family member’s homemade cooking

What would you like to accomplish if you win the Miss Universe Canada title?

I would like to have the opportunity to utilize my interest in public speaking to motivate and positively influence today’s youth by guiding them in areas such as family communication, self esteem, education, drive, and health. I would like to be a contributing factor to many of the enriching and worthy charitable causes that the Miss Universe Organization is associated with, as well as a successful ambassador of my amazing native country Canada.

A motto that has served you as inspiration.

I have two:

1. “Everything in life happens for a reason”
2. “Carpe Diem – Seize the day!”