Ever since the first day I entered a mogul competition, I knew that this sport was for me. The adrenaline associated with stepping into the gate before each run inherently combines the simultaneous thrill and peace I feel when out skiing in fresh, crisp winter air and the fulfillment present with the opportunity for improvement. Competition puts the dichotomy of consistency and reaching my potential to the test — a balance that I adore striving to achieve! This never-ending process of chasing improvement has seeped into all other areas of my life, ultimately culminating in an overarching balance that is both fundamentally human and fundamentally me.

Some of my proudest moments in sport to date have included representing Team USA at the Winter Olympic Games in 2022; becoming the first woman to win a World Cup event with a cork 1080 at home in Deer Valley; and finishing 3rd in the World Cup Standings in 2023-24. This upcoming year, I’m looking forward to working to reach my potential day in and day out, especially with the 2026 Olympic Games as the highlight of the season! (Qualifying events will begin on December 7 in Ruka, Finland!!)

Beyond the Bumps

More recently, as a result of my ski career, I realized my passion for human development and behavior put into context! While experiencing both setbacks and achieving some of my biggest goals I’d set out as a little girl at the start of her mogul career, I took a Social Psychology college course that changed my life. The class quickly shed light on the underlying reasoning behind how I performed (and, at times, failed to perform) under pressure, general coach-athlete dynamics, and human behavior moderated by various transitional events. Armed with this knowledge, I ultimately qualified for and competed in my first Olympic Games in 2022 — and resolved to complete my undergraduate degree shortly thereafter. I earned my BA in Psychology from Columbia University in December 2024 and decided to continue on with my studies by beginning my Master in Social Work (also from Columbia University!) — all with the ultimate goal of bettering the lives of others through a combination of professional sport experience and academic knowledge.

Giving Back

Currently, I work, live, and play at the intersection of human development, female participation in sport, and psychology at large! In addition to completing my MSW from Columbia School of Social Work, I work in the HEART Lab at the University of Utah, which seeks to better the lives of others through researching both health science and behavioral change. I also work for LaunchBreak, a networking platform that seeks to empower and connect female athletes (both currently competing and retired)! I also volunteer as a mentor for ReadAhead, where I read with elementary-aged children based in NYC on a biweekly basis; represent Protect Our Winters as an Athlete Ambassador; and seek to improve athlete representation as an Alternate Athlete Representative/Athlete Liaison for the Team USA Athletes’ Commission.