I started my career in the finance industry in the fall of 2021 working for Lakeshore Financial Group. My past experience includes being a member of Business Professionals of America for four years. I placed 1st in the state and 11th in the nation for the Individual Microsoft competition. Additionally, I placed 2nd in the state and 8th in the nation for the Administrative Support Team. I have been in the hospitality industry since 2020 working at a local restaurant, Trish’s Dishes in Leland, MI, and I started working at The Boathouse Vineyards in the fall of 2023. I love interacting with customers and clients at all three jobs. I have also helped the local community by being a math tutor for two years, both at the high school and college levels. I was raised on a cherry farm with my brother and many sisters. We grew up working in the orchards, and still help out wherever we are needed. Working together has made us close; we often have family cookouts and sit around a bonfire after working throughout the day. When I’m not working, I enjoy reading, swimming, and hiking around the many trails we have in Leelanau County. I earned my Associate’s Degree in the Arts and Sciences at Northwestern Michigan College, and I plan on pursuing a career as a financial advisor.