Have you suffered from any serious illness, disabilities or health challenges?

No

Are there any serious illnesses in your family?

No

Is there any history of mental illness in your family? Have you been diagnosed with depression, ADHD, or ADD?

No

Is there a history of cancer in your family? Please explain:

Breast cancer in one great grandma.

What are your smoking and drinking habits?

1-3 drinks per week

AMH

4.67

Why do you want to become an egg donor?

I would like to become an egg donor to provide an opportunity for a family. I have first handedly seen the magic that can come from this process in close friends of mine. It is a beautiful thing for an individual, couple, or family to be able to hand-pick an egg donor that matches their values and vision. I believe I would be a unique and great match for individuals looking to add on to their family.

Anything special you'd like to tell us about you?

I am a sensitive soul who cares deeply about others. I am also a person who highly values taking care of my body. I eat organically and non-dairy while allowing for normal splurges in my food intake (as part of taking care of your body includes having some fun) as well as maintaining an active lifestyle.

Other achievements or honors

4.0. Outstanding Psychology Student of the Year. Original qualitative research study. Summa Cum Laude.

ACT and SAT SCORE (or the equivalent in your country)

1500

What is/was your major?

Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Are you currently working? If so where and in what capacity?

I am a clinical mental health counselor at a trauma clinic. I work as a therapist for a variety of individuals aging from teens to adults.

Who are the most important people in your life?

My fiance is my rock. He is gentle, joyous, and everything I could have wanted and more. I have a small group of girls who have been the witnesses of my life. They are my support team. My mentor, who taught me the importance of advocating for myself and others. My mom, dad, sister, and brother who have cheered me on every step of the way. And my fiances family, who has made me their own.

What are your special talents?

I can touch my tongue to my nose. More importantly, I also make some really good guacamole. I was also blessed to be born into an athletic body that has stayed strong through years of soccer, yoga, marathon running, and even a short career in high school wrestling. I am creative-brained. Since a child, I have been a natural at creating new things whether it is poetry, DIY projects, or art.

What is the one change you wish to see in the world?

One change I wish to see in this world is collective empathy. I wish that people would put themselves in other people's shoes rather than isolating themselves in close-minded views. A more empathic world is a kinder world.

What would you consider to your greatest strengths?

My biggest strength is how deeply I feel my emotions. I care deeply about people and I hold a lot of empathy for others. Although this caused me to learn the hard way growing up on how to set boundaries and not let people take advantage of me, I have worked very hard to understand, harness, and channel my heart for others. Egg donation is one of the ways I get to share my love for other people.

What is your favorite dish to consume?

My favorite food is a spicy salmon roll!

What is something you've accomplished in life that you are most proud of?

I am most proud of my accomplishment of running a marathon. It took months of training, dedication, and painstaking runs through the rainy cold Pacific Northwest. However, what I am really proud of is the process. Yes, I also am proud of the 26.2 miles I can check off and say that I ran but what meant the most to me was the commitment I made to myself and kept. On many of my long runs, I would spend time in my head exploring topics that were difficult for me and working on my mental health. I am very proud of running a marathon but I am more proud of what crossing the finish line symbolized for me.

What is a book you love?

My all-time favorite book is Untamed by Glennon Doyle as she teaches women to be the truest, most authentic version of themselves.

How would other people describe you?

Although I believe that my coworkers, my family, and my closest friends all see a variety of sides of me, in collective I have been described as a leader, a jokester, a good listener, an energetic body, a go-getter, a kind soul, and as someone who will always show up for you.

Describe your own personality to us

I believe that different parts of my personality shine brighter than others depending on the environment I am in. I have a part of my personality that can be very fun-loving, energetic, playful, and humorous. I have a part of my personality is very focused, dedicated, professional, and high achieving. I have a part of my personality that loves to stay at home all day watching Grey's Anatomy and a part that could out with friends laughing the night away (depending on the day). The traits of my personality that are constant are my love and care for other people, my open-mindedness, my fun-loving nature, my authenticity, and my optimism.

Books you are currently reading

I always have two books open at once- a fiction book for fun and a non fiction book for learning . My for fun book is currently The 7 Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (highly recommend!) and my current non-fiction book is Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach.

Who are you closest to in your family and why?

I am closest to my older sister, Maddie. We grew up connected at the hip, alternating between hating each other and being inseparable- as siblings do. She is loving, kind, brilliant, hilarious, and my role model.

What was the defining moment that made you choose your field of study/career path?

I exited my undergraduate program with a psychology degree and a clear plan of what I wanted to do. Spoiler alert: it did not work out. I knew I wanted to work with neurodivergent (ADHD and Autism) individuals and I began a job as a Registered Behavioral Technician at a local school for children with autism. I realized quickly that behavioral changes, although essential, felt temporary and forced. I felt stuck and burnout. This feeling motivated me to seek answers on how I could help these individuals I cared about so deeply. Through research and book reading I found that at my core what I really wanted to do was to help people become the person they wanted to be- not the person other people wanted them to be. This is how I began my journey towards discovering and falling in love with the art of therapy. It allows creativity, relationships, expression of emotions, care, safe spaces, opportunity for self-growth, and real lasting change. I am now a mental health therapist who works with adults with neurodivergence as well as a variety of other populations and topics such as trauma, confidence, body image, LGBTQIA+ communities, anxiety, and all of the other areas that come with being a human.

If you could tell the intended parents who are considering you one thing, what would it be?

Follow your intuition. The child that is meant for you will be for you. At the end of the day, us egg donors are so excited to provide you with an opportunity to create your family. Your child, no matter from which egg, is going to be so loved by you, shaped by you, and a perfect unique combination that will be yours.

Places you'd love to travel

I would love to travel to Greece to live my Mama Mia dream.

What are your favorite words to live by?

"We can do hard things" - Glennon Doyle

Sports/Dance/Hobbies you enjoy

I have played competitive soccer my entire life throughout college ended my career on a semi-professional team. Now that I have retired from soccer I enjoy playing with my friends as well as long distance running. In my spare time I enjoy writing, drawing, creating poems, board game nights with friends, and swing dancing at my local country bar.

Where do you see yourself in ten years?

My ten year game plan is to have opened my own private practice counseling clinic, achieved a doctorate in Clinical Psychology, have written a self help or poetry book, and be living joy filled life with my fiance and the beautiful family we will someday create.