Arial and I met on a cross country trip for Coe right before our freshman year! She’s hilarious, a total boss, an amazing mother, and basically just heart of gold. Excellent person. She’s always a good time yet is super mindful and connected with her inner compass. Such a gem. Friends with Palmer since 2010. Ask her about karaoke!

Maria is my sister-in-law, married to my younger brother, Harrison. She is so loving and beautiful! We lived together during the pandemic and bonded as we quarantined together. She is crazy smart, calm, and hilarious. Her daughter, Josefina, is my God daughter and one of the flower girls! Friends with Palmer since 2019. Ask her about her cat, Louie!

Katie is my rock. She was with me during some of the hardest years of my life! We met one of my first days at Highlands Ranch in 2016 and lived together for 4 years. Oh, the stories! Katie is loyal and cares deeply about her family, students, and friends. She has two little boys that are too cute! Hometown: Littleton, CO Friends with Palmer since 2016. Ask her about teaching stories!

Anna Banana!! We met when I was 2 days old! Anna has the biggest heart-- another bestie with a dynamite sense of humor and a contagious laugh! Her daughters, Norah and Sophia, are mini version of Anna. Too cute!! She lives in Ames, Iowa but is never too far away for a caring phone call. Love her! Ask her about Ace Ventura Pet Detective!

Kayla!! Kayla is from Missouri and one of the most relaxed people I know. We met as math teachers in 2017. We bonded over taking the “it’s all good" approach to teaching. She is crushing it as the math department chair now! Kayla has a fantastic sense of humor and is always there for a deep, thoughtful conversation. Love you girlie! Friends with Palmer since 2017. Ask her about: THE EAGLES!

Maya and I met our first day of orientation at Coe! We were both RA’s and had hundreds of deep conversations talking about our life perspectives. She is extremely caring and is a huge advocate for the marginalized. She’s a super genius...we’re talking Harvard physicist with a patent! She is a CEO and still very down to earth. I am so, so grateful for her. :) Love you, Maya!