Clark University honored her with its Outstanding Undergraduate in Psychology award in 2006
Attended Clark University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in psychology
Worked as an advertising account manager for Facebook
Her start on television came when she competed with 24 other women for the affection of Jake Pavelka in "The Bachelor," though her time in the spotlight was cut short when her employer asked her to come back to work
Has appeared on both "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette," first as a competitor and then as a star
After rising to fame on "The Bachelorette," she remained active in television, moving on to serve as a host and correspondent on such shows as "1st Look" and "E! News․"
Enjoys hiking, wake boarding, soccer and attending wine tastings