Research and Development Center

KARA

Hometown: Born in Peoria, IL…but I’ve been a nomad since my parents moved across the big pond. 

Major / Minor: Actuarial Science

Extracurricular Activities @ U of I: Actuarial Science Club, FYCARE facilitator, Rape Crisis Services.

Favorite Class @ U of I:  I’m a fan of all classes that aren’t ECON

Hobbies: Traveling to see my parents and brothers overseas, watching U of I hockey games, tailgating and cooking/baking

Favorite Quote: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

Hero/Role Model:  My Dad is someone I constantly look up to when I need direction in my life.

Favorite Restaurant in C-U: KoFusion…mmm sushi!!

Favorite Music: Billy Joel is my all time favorite, but I like anything other than rap.

Favorite Movies: Tommy Boy, Wizard of Oz, Pay it Forward

Favorite TV Shows: Gossip Girl and That 70’s Show (and all trashy reality TV)

Best college advice:  Work hard, play hard.

Project Work @ RC: I’m working on a Homeowner’s Lapse pricing project building models this semester.

What brought you to the RC? Being a poor college student.

Best thing about working at the RC: Getting to work with great people.

Most surprising thing you’ve learned about State Farm: I was surprised last semester at the number of people who showed up to the intern presentations at Corporate. It’s nice to know that the work we are doing really can make a difference.