High School: Was a member of the Colorado state champion relay team while at J.K. Mullen HS in Denver, Colo. ... Finished her high school career at Denver East ... Earned most of her track and field acclaim via her membership on the M'za Greyhounds track club under coach, Tiyo Smith ... She won two golds in the 2008 State Games of the West, winning the 200- and 400-meter dash events ... Was a two-time state champion in the in 400-meter at the USA Track and Field indoor event ... Was a USATF regional qualifier ... Was an AAU national qualifier in the 220-meter and 400-meter ... Earned several awards, including an honor from the Black Chamber of Commerce, Mile High Scholar Mayor's award for excellence twice, Optimist Club Super Citizen Ward, and BSU Award for Excellence ... Was a member of National Honor Society and Black Student Union.

Personal: Daughter of Michelle and Tony Richards ... Has on brother, Aahmek, who owns a record/production company in New York City ... Enjoys traveling to exotic places, singing, dancing, snowboarding, river rafting, watching movies, and relaxing with friends during down time.