I received my B.A. in Ancient Civilization and Classical Languages with a minor in Psychology from the University of Iowa in 2023. My senior honors thesis, “‘The Very Special Dead’: Heroes and Saints as Intermediary Figures of Antiquity” examined the similarities between ancient Greek heroes and early Christian saints and their roles in offering special metaphysical religious experiences. My research interests lie primarily in the religions of the ancient Mediterranean; specifically, I am interested in how ancient people thought of and felt divine presence. I am also interested in gaming in the Classics, both pedagogically and how games can be used as research tools.