High School:
- Received the Spirit of Cross Country award and the Susan Bosek Award
- Was a member of the IHSA 3A third place team in 2017
- Placed fifth at the IHSA 3A team finish
- Qualified for State in the 1600m
- Set the school record in the 1600m outdoor freshman and sophomore record
- Born to Michael and Eileen Paliakas June 21, 2000, in Chicago
- Majoring in Health Sciences
- Has one younger sister, Leah
- Chose Purdue because it felt like home and the people were welcoming