I’ve always been driven by competition, whether on the golf course or in the classroom. After a year of playing college golf, I realized I wanted more than just athletic success, which led me to NC State. I was looking for a place where I could really dive into marketing and grow beyond the course.

While I didn't change my major, I found a new way to compete through digital strategy and content creation. That interest evolved from behind-the-scenes internship work into the leadership roles I hold now, launching the Sales Club and the Pack Global Case Club, and leading several other campaigns with the AMA and Poole College of Management.

Taking on these responsibilities and building my own content online has been the bridge to what’s next. I’m currently preparing to take that experience abroad to the Netherlands, where I’ll be moving to complete my Master’s degree. Stepping off the course didn't mean leaving the game; it just gave me a different way to lead it.