Age: 27
Hometown: Wilmington, DE
Current Residence: Phoenixville, PA
Occupation: Nurse
3 Words to Describe You: Ambitious, Intuitive, Hoot
Why do you want to be part of Survivor? I was born for the game of Survivor! My social and physical abilities are about to thrive. Survivor was such a big part of my upbringing, spending MANY nights with my fam, placing bets on our winners. Aside from that, your girl loves a good challenge! When I first applied five years back, people laughed at me and said “you could never!”. I said, “oh, you watch.” Here we are! Plus, I’m getting sick of the monthly payments towards my 100K student debt. Could really use that mil!
What’s one life experience you feel has prepared you for the game? Working in the service industry for 12+ years, no doubt! It really armed me with the skills you need to effectively communicate. Things can always change, so learning to roll with them and adapt quickly are qualities I am bringing with me to the island. No matter how difficult of a customer, if you want to make money, you had to bounce back quick. That’s my Survivor mentality. Smile and wave, baby! Smile and wave.
Which previous player do you identify with the most? Who do you think you will play most like? Steph LaGrossa. We love a Delco girl! She just a blast and dominated Palau, becoming such an inspiration to young girls all over the world. She’s the perfect example of being able to achieve ANYTHING with resilience, perseverance, and toughness. We have a ton in common, but her love for sports and a good competition takes the cake! JT in Tocantins is how I see my game playing out the most, mixed with some Tony and Dee of course.
What will you value in an alliance partner? I value laughter and a good time! We are freaking stranded on an island stripped of anything, we better be making the most of it! Show me you’re genuine and trustworthy, and we’ll dominate out here together!
Favorite Hobbies: Pickleball, crabbing on the boat, and my newfound love for rock climbing! I’m also a big beer-pong girl–minus the beer, sub a seltzer. Heck, put water in them, I just love that damn game.
Pet Peeves: Clapping when the plane lands, slow walkers, or saying “no offense” or “I’m kidding” when you’re not kidding.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Completing an accelerated nursing degree in 17 months and receiving my nursing license. I was NEVER a science girly. School just didn’t come easy to me. After many sleepless nights of studying, blood (literally), sweat, and tears, I did it! Phew.
What is something we would never know from looking at you? I can say the alphabet backwards in five seconds, I can touch my tongue to my nose, and I was an Irish step dancer for ten years.
Who is your biggest inspiration and why? I can’t just pick one, I have to say both my parents! They truly are two of the hardest working people I know. No matter what life throws at them, they take it, accept it, and always keep a positive mindset. When my dad was diagnosed with cancer two years ago, shortly after, my mom had a second heart attack as my dad was receiving home chemotherapy. Watching how the both of them tackled the devastation was nothing short of inspiring.
Why will you be the Sole Survivor? If there is one thing I know about me, it’s that I work my ass off at everything I do. There is no such thing as 100% in my book, always 150% or nothing! I plan to follow suit of here. Also, I like to say I’m a pretty good time! My friends tell me my laugher is contagious. I just hope my tribe feels the same! I practiced the last year, so I expect those 4am gym wakeup calls to shine through in the challenges!
