I created and currently operate The Curious Fox Co., an online candle shop. It was created with the intention of bringing a beautiful, purposeful, and well-crafted candle brand to the Opelika marketplace.

In 2021, I began working on designing a small mixed-use space in the Southside historic district of downtown Opelika. With this, I hope to bring 3-5 new commercial units and apartments to the area.

In January 2024, I was accepted as a member of the National Town Builders Association (NTBA), which encourages developers to help create walkable communities that are “socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable.”

For me, all roads lead back to design. I believe that good, thoughtful, and functional design practices should be the rule, not the exception. Therefore, in everything I do, I strive to do it with beautiful design in mind.

In June 2024, I was selected to take part in the 20 Under 40 Program - a year long program that consists of an ambitious group of people who have a vested interest in shaping the future of Opelika.

I am a former volunteer of Opelika Main Street, having been heavily involved in the organization between March 2020 and August 2024. I also sit on the board of the Opelika Downtown Redevelopment Authority. I am also a former board member of Creekline Opelika and currently the Stewardess of a Little Free Library in Downtown Opelika.

In May 2024, I attended the annual Main Street Now conference through Main Street America with my former peers from Opelika Main Street.

I recently worked with my peers and the Historic Preservation Commission to develop clearer and more effective guidelines for the city’s Historic Preservation.

I believe that growth is never-ending and that personal development should be a priority for all. As a philosophy student, I am exposed daily to challenging new concepts. I am currently an intermediate German student and in April 2024, I was inducted into the German Honor Society, Delta Phi Alpha.

In April 2024, I also took part in Auburn University’s 14th Annual World Languages, Literature, and Cultural Symposium where I spoke on topics such as: laws, morality, and justice and the expectation of women in the 19th century. Please view more details on my Linkedin page here (under Honors & Awards).

In June 2024, I took and passed my German A2 Language Exam through the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta. I am now actively studying for my B1 exam. Please see the link here to read about the different test tiers.

In September 2024, I successfully completed the Government and Economic Development Institute intensive course through Auburn University.