As a Freshman in 2007-08: Was a member of the lightweight boat that took first at the San Diego Crew Classic ... helped lightweight crew to a repeat title at the PCRCs in May ... rowed with the lightweight crew to a third-place national finish at the IRA National Championships in June.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in rowing for Choate Rosemary Hall High School ... Rowed with the varsity boats all four years ... Helped boat go undefeated in dual-race season all four years ... Boat finished fourth at NEIRA Championships in her senior year.

Personal: Majoring in Political Science/Public Policy ... Hopes to one day be a political advisor ... Hobbies include writing, working for Center For Democracy, mountain and road biking, art, and cooking ... Born in Topeka, Kan. ... Parents are Melvin and Jan Heflin ... has one older sister, Kaitlynn.