I was born with a rare congenital disorder known as Arthrogryposis that causes muscles to stiffen and develop abnormally. Grew up on a cattle ranch where I learned very quickly how to adapt my life to accomplish everyday tasks. My passion for sports began in 2007 after joined ParaSport Spokane and meeting Teresa Skinner. There my knowledge of being independent matured when I started traveling at the age of ten and competing internally at the age of fourteen. Working with the owner on Rigo Ranch, Robert Rigo, my main jobs included tractor operations and carpentry. There my ambition to create and design took place which ultimately guided me to attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign majoring in Industrial Design. There I also have a scholarship to race and compete for the Wheelchair Track Team.