I am an innovator and entrepreneur at heart. The most significant education I’ve obtained has stemmed from owning my entrepreneurial endeavor, Carlson CAD. By creating custom designs and 3D-printed models, my business has served clients across the US in professions ranging from patent certification to aerial photography. I’ve found that with each client, there’s a unique, innovative solution waiting to be discovered.

I love rolling up my sleeves and doing the hard, nitty-gritty work. This past summer I worked in the fast-paced world of aerial chemical application. Rediscovering my passion for aviation through 14-hour days of maintaining and loading some of the most incredible aircraft was exhilarating. I enjoyed the nitty-gritty work of dismantling, inspecting, and promptly reassembling each aircraft, as it gave me new insight into the processes that make such dynamic flight possible. Simply put, I loved rolling up my sleeves and doing the work that needed to be done to meet important deadlines.

I take ownership in every role. I have also worked two summers as an Engineering Intern at the Grain Weevil Corp. This agri-robotics start-up is disrupting the ag industry with its innovative Grain Weevil robot. My primary objective was to design and build equipment to test robot functions and effectiveness. In this role, I developed a depth camera that is now used to measure grain fluidity within grain bins. Another project I undertook was performing finite element analysis on the materials and designs implemented on the Grain Weevil.

I strive to out-work and thus out-pace the competition. Finally, I compete for the Shocker Track & Field Team. As a Division I student-athlete I’ve seen firsthand the power that hard work, concentration, and perseverance can have on the success of myself and my teammates. To better serve my teammates, I am a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committees for both WSU and the American Athletic Conference. My involvement in these roles has shaped me into a well-rounded, confident person and motivated me to continue pursuing excellence.