In December 2003, at age 13, was diagnosed with a clival chordoma - a benign brain tumor.
Traveled to Kiev, Ukraine in the summer of 2006 for a 2-week intensive dance program.
Made it to the semifinals for appearing on "Wheel of Fortune" in 2010. Producers noticed her after she ballroom danced with the host of the traveling show.
Was selected and attended the dance program in the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities for all 4 years of high school. The program required her to move to and live on campus.
Modeled as a baby in Miami for various print advertisements.