High School: Was a four-year letter winner at Rock Canyon High School in Highlands Ranch, Colo. ... Was a Colorado all-state selection as a second-teamer in 2006 ... Led the state in digs as a senior ... Earned team MVP honors in 2005 as a sophomore ... Was team captain for two seasons ... Also participated in lacrosse, where she was the team captain ... Played under coach Allen Gregory ... Was active in Canyon Connections and the Culinary Club ... Graduated with a 3.0 GPA.

Club: Has been active in club volleyball since middle school ... Helped the FrontRangeVBC 13s to the Colorado Crossroads championship and a national top-ten finish in 2003 ... Was on the FrontRangeVBC 12s team that qualified for nationals.

Personal: Daughter of Rhonda and Glen Kaufman ... Has two younger brothers: Ian and Evan ... Plans to be a Pre-Pharmacy major and become a pharmacist ... Enjoys listening to music, hanging out with friends, playing "Rock Band," reading and photography.