COLLEGE & DEGREE: Indiana State University; B.S. in Finance

DATE OF GRADUATION: 2011

OCCUPATION: Accountant

FAVORITES:

Former Dallas Cowboys: Emmitt Smith
Movie: Avatar
Quote: “Every experience God gives us, every person He puts in our lives is the perfect preparation for the future that only He can see.”
DFW Area Restaurant: Gloria’s
Article of Clothing: Scarves
Phone App: Snapchat
Cartoon Character: Princess Jasmine
TV Show: Friday Night Lights
Holiday: Christmas
Charity: Make a Wish Foundation
Ice Cream: Coffee

WHAT IS YOUR JUNK FOOD WEAKNESS?  Anything covered in chocolate.

WHO IS YOUR “CELEBRITY CRUSH”? Theo James

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM LUNCH DATE? Something simple! Lunch outside at Katy Trail Ice House.

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM JOB?  Director/choreographer of a pro dance team.

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR? Spiders. I just can’t.

WHAT IS AN EMBARRASSING MOMENT? Back when I cheered in the NBA for the Indiana Pacers, a loose ball accidently hit me right in the face. In front of thousands of fans. Ow.

DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? We have a yellow lab that lives with my family back in Iowa! Her name is Daisy Mae J

WHO IS THE MOST INSPIRATIONAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE?  My mom! She was the one who inspired me to chase my dreams. She took a risk of starting her own business over 10 years ago, and after seeing all of her success, I knew that anything was possible!

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM VACATION DESTINATION? Bora Bora

IF YOU HAD TO PICK TWO CELEBRITIES TO BE YOUR PARENTS WHO WOULD YOU CHOOSE? Brangelina

LIST 5 WORDS THAT DESCRIBE YOU: I’ll give you 3 words: Resting Happy Face. (Ha! My friends say that I always have a smile on my face!)

WHAT IS ONE THING MOST PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I’m a huge nerd! I almost majored in Math in college… I like numbers.

DO YOU HAVE ANY NICKNAMES? Jess, Jessie, JP

WHAT FAMOUS PERSON (DEAD OR ALIVE) WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE DINNER WITH? WHY? Michael Jackson

WHAT IS THE MOST EMBARRASING SONG ON YOUR IPOD RIGHT NOW? Probably some really old Disney music back from when I used to teach dance.

WHAT IS YOUR GUILTY PLEASURE? See “junk food weakness” listed above. (Chocolate)

WHAT WOULD BE YOUR SUPER POWER? To be able to relive moments in time.

FINISH THIS STATEMENT: I am most proud of…. Graduating college with honors! And also staying true to myself.

WHAT IS YOUR DANCING BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE? I have been dancing in the studio since I was 3 years old. I was captain of my nationally-ranked high school Poms team, and an NBA dancer (Indiana Pacers – “Pacemates”) while in college. I have also taught dance classes and choreographed numerous routines over the years.

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO AUDITION FOR DCC? I feel like this is what I was made for; this was God’s chosen plan for me! I am so thankful for the blessings I have been given. It truly is an honor to be a part of such a well-respected organization, and that I get to live my dream every single day!

IF YOU CAN SAY ANYTHING TO COWBOYS FANS, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY? It WAS a catch!!!

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE SOMEONE WHO DREAMS OF BECOMING A DCC? Don’t ever give up on your dreams! Take as many dance classes as you can, but also make sure you are doing your best in school. DCC is not only about dancing; they look for well-rounded ladies who are intelligent, well-spoken, and can represent the world famous Cowboys brand!

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT BEING A PART OF DCC? The friendships and memories I have made!! This sisterhood is something that is SO special to be a part of, there really is nothing like it! Once you are a DCC, you are ALWAYS a DCC!