Gretchen is a junior at Ohio University pursuing a Geography-Meteorology degree with a minor in Aerospace Studies. She grew up in Springfield, Ohio, and is planning to be a Weather Officer in the U.S. Air Force after commissioning through AFROTC. She is in the university jazz ensemble, when her schedule allows, and was in the Marching 110 for two years as a trumpet player. Her current hobbies include finishing recreational pilot’s license, baking, and studying Russian.