I graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Chemistry while starting on a Division I softball team for four years. I was a partner at a bootstrapped startup that grew from 3 people to 40 and a successful exit. Not only does this show exceptional prioritization and resilience, but that I love to push myself and thrive under pressure. My experiences competing in sports at a high level, along with leading a small company, taught me succeeding at the upper echelons requires a much different set of skills than doing something well — I seek these hidden levels of success in my work, being a "student of the game" and constantly learning how to be better.After college, I taught high school Chemistry for four years. Teaching and coaching showed me that building a strong culture with intentionality is critical for good leaders. I carried this learning over to company leadership positions, especially as my partners and I grew SkyVerge prior to exit. The steel thread through these experiences: I learn what's needed to achieve excellence, execute effectively, and constantly push the boundaries of growth.