I am a first year Ph.D. student in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at the Colorado School of Mines. In 2007 I graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder with a Bachelor’s degree in both Math and Economics. After working as a tax accountant for a few years I decided to return to school and pursue my love of math. As a Bechtel fellow I have the pleasure of assisting grades K – 3 at Mesa Elementary with learning all about the world around them. Outside of school I enjoy painting, reading, practicing yoga and running. I recently completed both the Denver and Boulder marathons and hope to add more to the list!