Southern New Hampshire University

Before SNHU: A 2024 graduate of East Meadow High School, where she competed in softball and volleyball for the Jets ... two-time First Team All-State selection ... earned All-Long Island and All-County honors twice ... inducted onto the school’s Wall of Fame ... recipient of the Louis DeFilippo Memorial Award ... earned honor roll recognition throughout all four years ... received American Sign Language honors and the Seal of Biliteracy in American Sign Language.

Personal: Daughter of Felecia and Ben Parise ... has one sister, Nicole, and one brother, Matthew ... father was born in Bari, Italy ... majoring in psychology with a concentration in mental health ... hopes to travel the world, build a successful career and have a family ... enjoys shopping, spending time with friends, listening to music, visiting coffee shops and thrifting ... lists volleyball as her favorite sport outside of softball ... favorite team is the University of Texas ... favorite athlete is Texas softball player Mia Scott ... favorite movie is Pitch Perfect ... favorite musicians are Sabrina Carpenter and The Smiths.