Career Highlights:

Securing a Forbes profile piece on a public tech client while still an intern at my first PR job. The article was pretty in-depth and positive and ended with the reporter suggesting readers buy shares in the company. Even though it was only 2 months into my PR career, from then on I was addicted to the adrenaline of getting coverage for clients.

Favorite Part of the Job:

Interacting and forming lasting relationships with reporters, being able to be creative and challenged on a daily basis, securing media coverage, working with innovative and inspiring clients, being a part of the constantly evolving and exciting tech industry.

Inspirational Influences:

My parents, sister, friends and co-workers. I’m inspired by the real people around me who deal with real-life problems and still strive to be the best they can be.

Big Dreams:

Being happy and fulfilled with my life. Being surrounded by supportive, loving people and always challenging and improving myself no matter what age I am. And I’ve always dreamed of having my own little fashion boutique in downtown Portland, OR (my hometown.)

Hobbies:

Playing soccer, running, skiing or trying a new sport like tennis. Hanging out and laughing with family and friends, exploring new restaurants or nightclubs in San Diego, traveling, shopping at Banana Republic or Nordstrom’s, watching Mad Men, reading all types of books and magazines.

Things that make me laugh:

My dad, my best friends, The Office, Summer Heights High, people falling down (including me), the ironic parts of life. I live to laugh, life is too short.

Favorite Quotes:

“Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently.” -Maya Angelou