Kiele, you had this fantastic combination of being lighthearted/ fun-loving and at the same time incredibly driven and tenacious! You were a rock solid center mid and I remember dreading you pushing me over during soccer practice (which would happen pretty much every day… thankfully you motivated me to actually hit the weight room). I admired your academic focus and commitment to learning over grades, your social energy, and your willingness to speak your mind.

I remember this random moment where Michaelann was trying to convince the team to stop by Krispy Kreme on the way back from the NCAA tournament. It was truly a bad idea and hardly a short detour, but the team was a little too donut-crazed at the time to see that. You vehemently opposed the idea in order to get us home on time (thank you for being the only voice of reason!)

You were uninhibited and always down for an adventure - the quirkier, the better. This truly embodied the MIT spirit. You inspired me to be a little bolder and a little less concerned about other people’s opinions. Thank you for inspiring me.