I was introduced to the field of prosthetics and orthotics by my stepdad who is an amputee himself. I had always been fascinated by his Symes prosthesis. He is the perfect example of an amputee who doesn’t let their limb loss stand in their way. When I needed an internship for a course in college, he connected me with his prosthetist, and I was able to dive headfirst into the industry. In just a short month, I was able to work with some great patients and practitioners and fell in love with O&P. The unique combination of hands on, technical work, and direct patient care made me quickly realize that this was my calling. I graduated in May 2024 with my bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from St. Olaf College. When an opportunity came up to join the Limb Lab team, I could not have been more excited to take it, and I have loved my time here so far. Working at Limb Lab has given me a wealth of knowledge and experience that will set me up perfectly to start my masters next year. I still have a lot to learn about the field but I am learning more and more every day. In my free time I enjoy golfing, fishing, working out, and avidly watching every Minnesota sports team possible.