Family: My mom, Chris; my sister, Melissa, who lives in the south with her husband and three kids; and my dad.

Pets: Petey, a mix we rescued.

How long have you lived in Newtown? My whole life, 24 years.

What do you do for work? I work at Aquila’s Nest, and I love it there. I’m also in school and I have an internship working with a record label. I’ve been posting videos on TikTok for the record label and I just got my first check through TikTok which was pretty cool.

What did you want to be when you grew up? When I was little I think I wanted to be an athlete of some sort. When I was in middle school I knew I wanted to do something in the music industry, though. I’ve always loved going to concerts, but I thought it was going to be hard to get into that so I got an undergrad in teaching. Now I’ve completely switched and I’m in the music industry.

Do you have a favorite music genre? Pop. I am basic, and love whoever is trending on the radio.

Favorite performers? I like Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift.

What was the most recent concert you went to? Sabrina Carpenter. She was really good. I saw her about ten years ago too, so it was really good to see her transform.

What was the first concert you went to? Fifth Harmony

Are you a member of any clubs, organizations and/or communities of faith? I am a Grammy U member, so I get to go to sound checks for different artists and I get to meet with people who are in the industry.

What do you like to do with your free time? I like to play pickleball a lot. I love that, and volleyball. I like going to the gym, and I like photography.

Who or what has been the greatest influence in your life? Probably my mom or sister. I think both of them have shaped who I am today. I also have to give a shout out to Ariana Grande. Just seeing someone in the public eye, and she’s gone through so much; for her, it was the Manchester bombings, and me, being from this town and living through a school shooting, I really look up to her. Those are the three people who have really made me who I am today.

Do you have a favorite album? My favorite album changes day by day, but what reflects me right now is Dangerous Woman by Ariana Grande, but if I’m feeling fun it could be Brat by Charli xcx.

Favorite color: Blue

Favorite food: Tacos.

What is something you cannot live without? This is so bad, but I cannot live without TikTok. It’s addicting, but now that I’ve grown an account that I can make money off, it’s cool. It’s me posting concert clips, which is right up my alley.

What is your favorite thing about Newtown? My favorite thing about Newtown is probably all of the different events that we have and everyone just comes together as a community. I play pickleball and I became great friends with people I would have never thought I’d be friends with, just from seeing them on the pickleball court.

Do you have a credo? Everything happens for a reason. I try to live by that. If I’m in a rough patch I take it as a learning experience, and you can grow from it. Even if in the moment you don’t think it’s the best, it will help you grow somehow and you will be better later on.