Calling it a full-blown identity crisis seems a bit extreme, but when you’ve only lived 21 years and 14 of them have been dominated by a single part of you, it can be hard to look forward to what’s coming next. In this instance, my identity has been rooted in my sport. I started running track when I was 7 years old, and most if not all of my memories somehow include a track event.
Dr. Carla Williams has always been my role model. Her schedule as the University of Georgia Deputy Director of Athletics is demanding. I can’t even imagine the challenges that come along with being a top decision maker for a Division 1-A athletic association and a mother of 3 wonderful kids but somehow Carla Williams always manages to make each encounter that I have with her feel like a welcomed interruption to her mounting obligations.
