Personal:  Majoring in nursing.  Daughter of Catherine and Paul Linnen.  Born on February 20, 1991.

Before NMU:  A 2009 graduate of Naperville North High School.  Lettered four times.  Named to the all-conference all-academic team four times.  A two-time state meet participant.  Team was Dupage Valley Conference champions.  Also participated in water polo.  Swam for the Maverick Swim Club.