Age: 30
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Current Residence: Simi Valley, CA
Occupation: Marketing Professional
3 Words to Describe You: Outgoing, kind and driven.
Why do you want to be part of Survivor? Representation will always matter! It’s so important for other young black / POC women to see themselves in spaces not many POC occupy often. I’m doing this for all of the other young black girls out there seeking the adventure of a lifetime.
What’s one life experience you feel has prepared you for the game? The passing of my grandmother. She was such a force and raised me to be one as well. She taught me to continually be in pursuit of what brings me joy.
Which previous player do you identify with the most? Who do you think you will play most like? I really vibe w/ Maryanne because she played the game as her true quirky self, but I also loved the tenacity of Drea; her go-getter attitude was inspiring! I think I’ll play the game like Maryanne in the sense of being authentically me.
What will you value in an alliance partner? Trust, someone who’s themselves, someone who’s observant and has their fingers on the pulse of the diff dynamics @ camp, someone funny, someone strong both mentally & physically.
Favorite Hobbies: Hiking, scrapbooking, volleyball, swim, vision boarding, ceramics.
Pet Peeves: People who say “Not to be offensive, but..” and proceed to offend you. People who smack when they chew. People who say the word “moist”. People who pronounce the word salmon incorrectly.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? There’s a few: being on S48 of Survivor, receiving a full ride scholarship to private high school, studying abroad in Argentina, having my dream job at @ NBC post-college, winning an Associated Press award from their VA chapter.
What is something we would never know from looking at you? That I was Nala in Lion King; Off Broadway, don’t get too excited lol.
Who is your biggest inspiration and why? Ok this is hard! I am going to have to say ALL of the strong, smart, fearless, and kind women who helped raise me! It truly does take a village.
Why will you be the Sole Survivor? My social skills are unmatched, I have true gift of gab but also an ability to make others feel valued, seen and heard.