Age: 22

Hometown: Houston, TX

Occupation: Student

Favorite TV Show: The Young & Restless soap opera

Favorite Perfume: Christian Dior’s Addict

Favorite Cartoon: Walt Disney’s Recess

Long-term goals: Planning to attend Physician Assistant School to become a licensed family Physician Assistant and to have a wonderful family with beautiful children

If you could be anyone in the whole world, who would you be and why? My mother, because I envy her dedication, determination, strength, and most of all, her love for her children

I’m happiest when: Everyone that I am around is in a happy mood

My trademark expression: “And why?”

My favorite childhood toy was: My little teacher’s desk and chalkboard

My worst habit is: Stressing out and exaggerating little, petty situations

My ideal date would be: At night, eating at a restaurant on the beach and afterwards, walking hand-to-hand in the sand with a gorgeous man, preferably someone who resembles the actor Boris Kudjoe (Soul Food series on Showtime)

If I could change anything about myself it would be: My perfectionist habits. I would like to be more laid-back sometimes.

I’ve never been able to: Ride in a helicopter or go skiing

If I could have a famous shopping partner it would be: Jennifer Lopez ...and we would shop at: New York

Best advice I would give a young woman that just graduated high school: To continue her education and always reach for the stars. To never settle for less for anyone or anything. Always put yourself first as far as succeeding your goals. Work hard at your desires and they will come true. And remember put God first!

My ideal vacation spot is: Acapulco, Mexico

Guests at my fantasy dinner party: My great-grandparents, Martin Luther King, Justin Timberlake, Ginuwine, Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez

Favorite dessert: Vanilla cake with chocolate icing (I make a great cake!)

Favorite movie: Rush Hour I and II, Bad Boys I and II, Center Stage

Favorite color: Black and purple