Public relations is all about relationships—the people behind the stories. That’s why we’re offering this blog series all about our team members. This isn’t about our professional accomplishments but who we are as people. We hope you have as much fun reading along as we do interviewing each other.

1. What got you interested in public relations?

I got interested in public relations in college while taking a class on crises. The class talked about some famous crises from the last few decades, like the Tylenol recall in the 80s or the Exxon Valdez oil spill, and I thought it was pretty interesting to see where these companies went wrong and what they did right in managing their reputation post-crisis.

2. Tell us about your favorite movie and what appeals most to you about it?

My favorite movie is probably Ferris Buehler’s Day Off. I love comedies in general, and I really enjoyed watching the characters explore Chicago while crazy things happened around them. 

3. What was the last, best book you read and what about it spoke to you?

I recently read Andre Agassi’s biography Open and really enjoyed that. Agassi’s story overcoming a number of personal and professional challenges to become one of the greatest tennis players of all time was exciting to follow.

4. Tell us about a meaningful hobby or “outside of work” commitment that is important to you and why.

I play a lot of tennis and basketball outside of work. I’ve played both recreationally since I was young and sports in general have always been important to me because they’ve been a way for me to connect with friends and family.

5. Share a fun fact about you.

I’m fluent in Spanish and can read Ancient Greek and Latin.