At Cincinnati: Redshirted during 2005-06 season ... part of the varsity four crew during junior campaign ... earned a seat in the first eight boat as a sophomore ... member of the novice eight boat as a freshman ... helped produce 13th place finish at NCAA Regionals.
High School: Involved in theater and creative writing at Stivers School for the Arts before getting involved in rowing ... member of the Greater Dayton Rowing Club for three years ... voted team captain and most valuable player during senior year.
Personal: Born July 13, 1984 ... daughter of Chris and Robin Sassenberg and Donald and Beth Austin.
Academic Major Personnel and industrial relations.
