In 2012, after taking a year off after high school to focus on training, I decided to go to University of Ottawa for a degree in biology. I thought that Ottawa would be a great place to go to continue training at a high level while completing a University degree. After 8 months, I realized that this choice was not the right one for me. I was not in the program that was leading me to my ideal career, and I was not getting the most out of the training environment.
In the fall of 2013 I moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia. I transferred to Mount Saint Vincent University in the Applied Human Nutrition program, with the dream of becoming a Registered Dietitian. I also began training with other members of the canoe kayak national team at the Cheema Aquatic Club. I finally felt like I was in the right place for me to become my best self: a fast kayaker and a student studying something I really enjoyed.
Since then, I have qualified for two U23 World Championships, Senior World Championships, become a member of the senior national team, and won numerous National medals. I have also completed most of my degree and have taken the necessary steps in order to become a dietitian.
Although I live and train in Halifax for most of the year, I still am very much rooted in Oakville at the Burloak Canoe Club and I like to get back there to paddle as much as I can.