High School: Won four letters and captained two seasons for coach Mike Heitzenrater at Newfane High School. Helped the Panthers to undefeated season and a Niagara-Orleans League cross country championship as a senior. Three-time all-league in cross country. Also earned all-league honors in the 2,000m steeplechase, 3,000m and 3,200m relay.

Personal: Born July 11, 1992. Daughter of Thomas and Maryann Parker. Has one brother (Chas). Hobbies include riding and showing horses. Favorite athlete is Steve Prefontaine. Majoring in pharmacy.