Born and raised in Minnesota becoming a Minnesota Gopher was always the dream. My love for product design came from a snack container I received as a "birthday" gift from my brother over five months after my actual birthday, it's the thought that counts. The containers piqued my interest in the design process and creating things that improve people's lives, sometimes without them knowing it needed improving. I love embracing Minnesota winters by skiing and snowboarding, and paddleboarding on the lake in the summer. My other hobbies include baking, running, and jigsaw puzzles.