Isabelle “Izzy” Talicuran was born in Portsmouth, Virginia but grew up in Virginia Beach. She attends Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School. She loves to play soccer, for both school and travel teams. She also plays the piano, runs, and sings during her free time. She also enjoys volunteering with her parish and school to help those in need. She currently wants to study in the STEM fields in college; she is specifically interested in biomedical engineering, computer science, and biomolecular engineering. With a passion for both service and STEM, she hopes to serve the less fortunate using the knowledge she acquires by studying in the STEM fields. ​