Birthday: 04/14/74

Home: Asheville, NC

Favorite Shred Ready helmet and color: Vixen, pink

Describe the time you were most glad that you were wearing your helmet:
I'm always glad to be wearing my helmet.

What person do you respect the most? My friend Jake. He goes down the rivers with us and he has no legs. He does not use any excuses of why he can not go down the river. He is very happy to be able to do something like kayaking.

Who on the Shred Ready team do you admire the most and why? Andrew Holcombe. Because he takes the time to support other paddlers while being very skillful and confident on the river.

What movies/books/comics/TV shows, etc are you into right now? Girls at Play is taking up most of my leisure time right now!

What are you listening to these days? Satellite Radio

What was the best concert you attended? Aldo and Marvin opening for Benny in Xalapa, Mexico

What are some things that motivate you? Making a difference in my small part of the world.

What sports do you enjoy watching or participating in besides your main sport? Yoga, road cycling, hiking, alpine skiing

What's the most fun you've ever had while participating in your sport? Any given day on any given river, usually surfing at dusk, with great friends not taking ourselves seriously.

What's the best trip you've ever been on? Paddling and volunteering for Soft Power Health on the White Nile, Uganda.

What goals are you working towards right now? Growing Girls at Play and increasing the number of women enthusiasts in paddling.

What do you view as your biggest accomplishment? Creating Girls at Play.

What advice do you have for other people coming up in your sport? Take the time to support and mentor other paddlers who seek out your advice

Duran Duran, Tear for Fears, Hall and Oates, or Cindy Lauper? Why?
All of them because the 80s rock!

Why are athlete bios always so lame?
Because they ask stupid questions that no one cares about and that you feel silly answering.

(Check out Girls at Play at www.watergirlsatplay.com)