Initially intending to pursue a career in Nutrition Dietetics, Brielle realized that she wanted to pursue her interest in medicine and attend a Physician Assistant school after graduation. This change proved to be the right choice for her, this past summer she job shadowed physicians, nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants in a Pediatrics office and found joy in reporting to work each day.

Besides actively gives of her time through volunteer works with the John Bellew Memorial Foundation to raise money to provide scholarships to children of firefighters. She currently volunteers on the cardiology floor at Mounty Nittany Medical Center.

Brielle is said to be a confident scholar, athlete and genuine good person. Her consistency of character is remarkable to witness. Always one to encourage her classmates and lead by example, Brielle keeps focused and works diligently. Brielle shows through her efforts and determination that she will rise to any challenges, academic or otherwise, with persistence, positive perspective, and grace.