Personal:  Enjoys snowboarding and wakeboarding and playing ultimate Frisbee. Majoring in nursing.  Daughter of Nanette Giles and Paul Walenta.  Born on December 25, 1990.

Before NMU:  A 2009 graduate of Cedarburg High School.  Lettered once.  Second in conference and won sectionals. Placed 11^th at states.  Also participated in track and gymnastics.