Growing up in Hawaii, I never imagined I’d become a professional athlete.
It wasn’t that I doubted my ability—I just didn’t know it was possible.
As a little girl, I only knew of one team: Team USA.
I had no idea that women had professional sports leagues, let alone that I could one day be part of one.
But life has a way of leading you toward the places you’re meant to be.
Today, I’m blessed to call myself a professional softball player, and I carry that responsibility with pride.
As women athletes, we don’t just represent ourselves.
We represent our sport, our teammates, and the generations that came before us.
Every move we make is under a microscope, and that’s why I strive to carry myself with grace and professionalism.
I want people to see the work we put in, the passion we have, and the incredible potential of our sport.
Oklahoma prepared me for this.
Coach Gasso always said, “When you come into the program, you come in as a girl, and you leave as a woman.”
That transformation—of learning discipline, resilience, and confidence—stays with me every single day.
I want to leave a legacy not just as an athlete, but as someone who helped push this sport forward. We know how much talent exists in women’s sports.
Now, it’s just about getting people to recognize it and invest in it.
And I’m honored to be part of that movement.
When I committed to Oklahoma, my goal was simple: win a national championship.
Early on, I wasn’t too focused on where I earned my degree—I just knew I wanted to make sure my parents wouldn’t have to carry that financial burden.
And, above all, I wanted to win.
I got that and so much more.
I entered college with a championship in mind, but I left with wisdom beyond my years. OU shaped me in ways I never expected.
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