Age: 26
Hometown: Long Island, N.Y.
Current Residence: Philadelphia
Occupation: Financial crime consultant
3 Words to Describe You: Jovial, Quick-witted, Adaptable
Why do you want to be part of Survivor?: To contribute to the legacy – and for the love of the game! Survivor is all about having fun and playing a game like you’re a kid again. I love that! I’ve watched this show with my three siblings, with my NYC roommates, and with my girlfriend in Philly. Where I’ve been, Survivor has followed!
What’s one life experience you feel has prepared you for the game?: Moving from NY and OH right before high school. I learned how to be adaptable, how to use humor to connect with people, and the importance of taking risks! Also, Survivor is a game that I feel you can only play by being authentically yourself. I have 26 years of experience in that area, so I am feeling prepared!
Which previous player do you identify with the most? Who do you think you will play most like? There are so many players I hope to play most like (Parv, Cirie, Rachel, Omar, etc.) There are charming, smart, manipulative, and emotionally intelligent players. I hope to take parts of each of their games on my journey. I identify most however, with Yam Yam. He was a total social weapon and had 100% accuracy in identifying those coming after him and voting them off before he was. He is also just hysterical and unyielding, which I love.
What will you value in an alliance partner? Someone who can serve as a soundboard. I am good with numbers and nitty gritty details, someone that can help me paint a full picture would be great. Also, someone who I can laugh and have fun with!
Favorite hobbies: Pickleball with friends, wining and dining my girlfriend (because she's a princess and deserves nothing less!!!), going to Phillies games, exploring new restaurants.
Pet Peeves: Bad company – boo! The west coast. A Bagel that goes untoasted. Entitlement – Its bad form...
What is something we would never know from looking at you? My family and I missed the NY bagels so much when we moved to Ohio that we opened a NY-inspired bagel deli. I worked there with my three siblings and Dad throughout all four years of high school and every college break home. It was our second home. We shipped the water in from NY and everything – it was legit!
Who is your biggest inspiration and why? My mother, 100%. Talk about a selfless woman! My mom has built me into someone who isn’t afraid of change, but rather embraces it head on. My mom has overcome many challenges and has defied the odds in so many ways yet still keeps pushing. She’s the epitome of what “strong” means and is a warrior.
Why will you be the Sole Survivor? I am competitive as hell, a “do-er” and can connect with anyone. I know this game, how it’s played, and know what it takes to win. I am not afraid to push the boundaries and push myself to get the job done. I am hoping that people enjoy me too much to vote me off and before they know it, I’m sitting in final three battling for the million.