I have resided in West Los Angeles for approximately seven years and grew up in Chicago. I was introduced to the sport in December 2021 while visiting my parents in Florida. My father asked if I wanted to go play pickleball. I immediately responded, Pickle who? After researching the all-knowing YouTube, I realized this was not just a sport but a movement. I returned to Los Angeles bitten by the pickleball bug and discovered a newfound love. I promptly joined the Santa Monica Pickleball Club at Memorial Park. Outside of pickleball, I am a CPA and work in corporate accounting. I am excited to watch the organization's growth as more fitness enthusiasts learn of the sport.