My favorite childhood memory would going to Cape Cod every summer. I've had so many memories there that it's hard for me to choose just one.

I have no idea what I want to do when I'm older. I'm still trying to figure that out but I do know whatever it is I want to have an impact on others. I love knowing that I have made a difference in someone's life regardless of how small it is.

There isn't one moment that has made me the person I am today. I believe that my family and friends have played a major role in who I am. Everyone has taught me something valuable that I'll carry with me.

The best way to describe my style is beach boho. I love wearing unique things that most people would not but at the same time always want to be comfortable.

I've been lucky enough to have traveled so many places because my parents love to travel. It's very hard to choose which was my favorite but my top three are definitely Aruba, Bahamas, and Cape Cod.

Before I graduate, I want to take advantage of the time I have with all my friends in high school.

Genuine, easy going, and caring

I really enjoy art. Not many people know about it so it's like a hidden talent you could say.

My older sister Kayla is my greatest role model. Throughout my life I've always looked up to her. I admire how she is very driven and always stays true to herself.

I'm not sure how I will impact the world but I only hope I can make a difference big or small.

Right around the beginning of the summer I worked with Valentina Ramirez for her senior portraits. I learned a lot about this Go Getter. Val is motivated, self disiplined and super smart. What a treat.

Since you recently signed with a NY agency, what area of fashion are you looking most forward to working in?

Since I have been signed with True Mgmt. I'm most excited to be a fit model. A lot of people think this is just being a healthy model for fitness purposes but in fact being a fit model means you get to work one on one with designers. This allows them to try their pieces on you before they go out for mass production. In this I'll be able to have a say on how the piece fits, feels and looks. I'll basically be a live mannequin!

 

You're pretty good with a camera, what do you enjoy the most about photography?

I get this question a lot from people and for a while I really didn't know how to properly answer. Yet about a year and a half ago I realized that what I enjoy the most about photography is all the different types of ways I'm able to capture a moment. I'm a very visual person so being able to capture any little moment just became a passion of mine. I also realized that everyone with a camera has their own specific style and that's also something I enjoy being able to see is how my style is evident throughout all my pictures.




You've become a very prolific brand ambassador, how did you get involved in that?

After a few months of starting my blog I became aware that stores were willing to sponsor me because of my content. I have reached out to many companies myself just to simply introduce myself and my blog and it definitely became a learning experience for me. In the beginning I didn't know how to properly communicate with stores and their CEOs or marketing heads which was quite an interesting experience. However, many stores themselves have reached out to me for me to publicly sponsor them. One of these companies is SheInside.com who I'm lucky to have been working with since the beginning. I'm fortunate enough to be sent items from their store and in return promote their site. Something that has become a great advantage to me is social media especially Instagram. Through this I've been able to create a visually appealing account that has opened many doors for me.


 

Who has impacted your life the most so far?

I know this might be cheesy but definitely my mom. Not only has she been an incredible mother to me as well as my siblings. But my mom is the type of woman who will not give up on anything. She's a hard-worker, a kind person and very wise. She has always allowed me to follow my passion and I'm pretty sure that if it wasn't for her confidence in me I wouldn't be where I am today.

 

What are you most proud of?

I'm proud of a few key things in my life. Yet the one I'm probably the most proud of is being myself. I don't feel any pressure by anything or anyone to change the way I look or the way I act. In this society many girls struggle with fitting in but i've come to the point where yes there are things I don't necessarily like but i'm not overwhelmed by these factors.

 

What motivates you?

The future because so many things can happen unexpectedly whether it's in one day, one week, or one month. I believe that by having a goal and a passion you can achieve many great things in one lifetime.

Describe your personal style?

Oh boy, my style is eclectic to say the least. My closet is a mix between bohemian and "edgy" chic. Overall my personal style has definitely evolved over the past year because of my job. Yet key pieces I always have are Zara pants, white and black t-shirts, oversized sweaters and my obsessive amount of black booties.

How are you going to impact the world?

I want to be able to say one day that I've impacted someone's life in a positive way. To me that's how I will leave my mark on the world. I would also somehow like to impact society in a way. Whether it is in fashion or simply by giving back to the community.

Scariest thing you’ve ever done?

Not letting judgement get to me. Since I have stepped out of my comfort zone by starting a blog, becoming a model and simply just being my creative self. At first I kept everything a secret because I didn't want people's negative thoughts coming my way but then I realized that there's always going to be that one person that will just not like anything you do. And there will be countless of others that do support me so I keep my focus on those now.

 

What do you want your legacy at CHS to be?

I want to be remembered as someone who wasn't afraid to do what they really wanted. To reach out towards their goal. 

I spent the morning with Lauren and her mom the other day creating her senior portraits. We got our toes wet with the dew at the vineyard and went for a dip where I dubbed her new knickname "Swamp Thing". We had a great time cheezin' and laughing and creating some cool images together.
 

My favorite childhood memory would have to be traveling across the country in a minivan with my family. Seeing the beautiful scenery from the east coast to the west coast with the people I love the most is something I will never forget and definitely do with my own kids.




I would love to figure out how much time I've spent in the pool throughout my life but it would take forever. I have been in the pool since I was an infant, starting at Copper Valley pool club, to Meriden Silver Fins, to the CHS swim Team. The pool is my second home and my teammates truly are like family. I will never forget my coach Ed Heath on the Silver Fins, whom I owe all my swimming success to throughout the years.




When I grow up I want nothing more but to help other people. Being a social worker has always been a career I would like to pursue. I would love to help children and people in difficult situations to make their life as normal and happy as it can be. 

My hidden talent would have to be writing. I am not the best when it comes to mathematics or sciences, but writing is something I've always secretly loved very much. I love the idea of being able to record anything that comes into my mind and having the ability to get creative with my ideas.




If I could have lunch with anyone, it would hands down be an astronaut. Astronomy has always been something that fascinates me so much, and the outer space is a never ending galaxy we have limited knowledge to. I would love to hear about someone's experience to the outer world.




Earlier this year a good friend of my brothers passed away very tragically. Although I wasn't close with this person, I could see how it effected my brother, and the town of Cheshire. This put life in perspective for me and was an eye opener for me to realize how precious life is, and how important it is to love and care for everyone in your life as much as you can while they are here, because even something so precious such as life itself can be gone so fast.




Something that motivates me when it comes to competing has stuck with me since I was very young. I remember when I was at one of my first swim meets ever, I was nervous to do the backstroke. It was never something I was good at. I looked next to me at my competition who was a young girl, smaller than me who had a missing leg. In that moment I realized that if someone with a missing limb is brave enough to complete the 50 yard backstroke, I am too.





My go to pick out food... Geez this one is not easy. My go to pig out food would have to be Mac and Cheese. Or anything with cheese. Anything with cheese flavors, cheese is my FAVORITE.






 

I was first blown away and fascinated by "Izzy" aka "BellaBomb" a few years ago when she played a major role in her high school musical production of The Wiz. Her voice powered right through my chest from half way back in the audiorium. She is the very definition of POWERHOUSE. I had the opporunity to create her senior portraits a few weeks ago and learned just how amazing and ridiculously beautiful she is - straight through to her core.

 

"When I grow up I want to be successful and well respected. My absolute dream is to be the singer in a band or even a solo artist. I want to make something big of myself and have a legacy. I want to be remembered by many for my music and joy when performing."
 

"My favorite memory of my childhood would have to be the first time I ever got payed for performing. It was the summer in between my freshman and sophomore year and I had to fill in for a friend of mine on vocals. I was so excited when I received my small bundle of cash for the night. I knew from then on that I wanted to performer."

"At school I am mainly involved with the Jazz Ensemble. I play Alto Saxophone and fill in on vocals if needed. Last year and this coming year I have the responsibility of playing the lead alto part as well as being the section leader. During the fall and spring I also participate in the school's play and musical."

"If I could sit down and have a lovely lunch with somebody I would say either Janis Joplin or Bono. They stereo of my favorite artists. I look up to them and learn from them so much."

"I don't think I can say that there has been one moment that has made me who I am. I believe that every moment of your life helps you to grow into who you are going to be. Every moment in my past has made me who I am. Every struggle, triumph, and second in between the two extremes."

"Before I graduate high school there are two things I want to accomplish among many that I think are the most important. 1) I want to come to a place of acceptance and forgiveness to every mistake and bad time that I have gone through. I won't be able to thrive in a new environment if I'm still haunted by ghosts of my past. 2) to write and record a wonderful album."

"My dream job is being the lead singer in a very popular band or even a solo artist. My band and I would play soul. And the blues. Maybe even a little rock. It would be music that just made you feel good."

Izzy, describe yourself in three words

"Funny, Dynamic, Powerhouse."