Bio

2023-24:

• Rowed in the 2V8+ boat that placed 20th at the Head Of The Charles (19:10.607)
• Part of the 3V8+ boat that won the Second Varsity Eight event at the Washington College Invitational
• Part of the 3V8+ boat that took second at the Skidmore Sprints (7:45.5)
• Defeated Wesleyan to earn second at the Malden River (7:37.67)
• Rowed in the 3V8+ boat that finished second at the NEWMAC Championships (7:40.20)
• Member of the 3V8+ boat that placed first in the Petite Final at the New England Rowing Championships (7:26.958)
• Rowed in the 3V8+ boat that earned sixth in the Grand Final at the National Invitational Rowing Championship (7:37.320)

2022-23:

• Helped the Blue place 27th against Division I competition at the Head of the Housatonic
• Finished second with the 4V8+ against Tufts, Bates, and Wesleyan (7:30.6)
• Rowed in the winning V4+ Boat on Lake Quinsigamond on Apr. 16

2021-22:

• Made collegiate debut at the Head of the Housatonic as part of the 2nd Novice 8+ boat that took ninth place
• Assisted the Blue with a fourth place finish in the 3V8+ at the New England Rowing Championships
• Rowed in the 3V8+ at the Hamilton Regatta for a second place finish
• Rowed in the V4+ at the Washington Invitational with a first place finish
• Rowed in the 3V8+ at Tufts on Apr. 9 for a second place finish
• Rowed in the 3V8+ on Apr. 10 on Lake Quinsigamond with a second place finish

Before Wellesley:

• Attended Maine Coast Waldorf School, graduated in 2021
• Was a three-sport athlete in cross country, nordic skiing, and ultimate frisbee
• Helped the MCWS cross country team to first place in the Southern Maine Regional Championships during junior year
• Placed as the runner-up in the Maine State Championships in her senior year
• Played for Rising Tide, Maine Ultimate's U20 mixed ultimate team in the summer of 2021

Personal:

• Daughter of Amy and Brian
• Born in Portsmouth, N.H.
• Has a brother, Noah
• Loves hiking, backpacking, swimming, and art
• Mother, Amy Kessler, was a member of the Tufts University crew team from 1987-1991
• Aunt, Heather Cochran, graduated from Wellesley in 1989

Why Wellesley:

• Chose to attend Wellesley because of the supportive community and amazing alum network