What is your middle name? Does it carry any special meaning/significance?

My middle name is Nicole, and I learned at summer camp that it means victory. I love that because my first name means exalted of God, and my middle name means victory, and I feel like that could be used as a Ministry tool to tell people who Jesus is.

You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence?

You are about to read the story of a woman who is working to help make the world a better place for generations to come

If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why?

The word I would get rid of is authentic because I believe that it has been overused and does not have any serious weight to it anymore.

The authenticity that needs to be seen is definitely the representation of the disability community. In 2024, society is improving but has a long way to go.

What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain.

I don’t get asked this anymore, but when I was in college, I used to be asked ridiculous  questions like What’s wrong with you?; and other personal things about my disability without even asking my name first or introducing themselves to me.

What is your favorite form of physical exercise?

When this prompt originally popped up I was not exercising, but I have gotten back to using my hand cycle for 5 minutes a day.

What are three objects you couldn’t live without?

I can’t live without

1. My phone

2.Music

3. Coffee from home or a green Tea from Starbucks

Do you believe in fate/destiny?

I believe that God orders our steps and that following him is like a game plan and not a blueprint. There are significant that he tells us to do or not to do, but he also gives us room to make our own choices

Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve taken you.

I have two pairs of New Balance 813 shoes. They are the most supportive walking shoes I’ve owned. I wear my white ones when I wear light colors and my black shoes when I wear dark colors.