I’m a senior at Waterville-Elysian-Morristown High School in Waterville, Minnesota. After graduating in late May 2026, I will attend the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities to study Business Analytics. My goal is to graduate in the spring of 2027—less than a year after finishing high school—while building strong analytical and business skills. During the summers, I work for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as a Watercraft Inspector with the WaterGuards program. In this role, I help protect Minnesota’s lakes and rivers by educating boaters about aquatic invasive species and ensuring watercraft comply with state regulations. The experience has strengthened my communication skills and deepened my commitment to protecting natural resources. I’m passionate about using data and analytics to solve real-world problems and hope to build a career where I can combine business insight with data-driven decision-making.