Women Who Reign: Amanda Kobiolka

“Comparison is the thief of joy” — Mark Twain
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Tell us about yourself along with a fun fact!
Hello! My name is Amanda Kobiolka, I’m originally from Buffalo, NY. Right now I’m in my senior year at Binghamton University studying computer science, and I plan to graduate in the spring of 2017. I compete on our women’s cross-country and track teams, I’m a peer advisor for students in the engineering program, and I help run our school’s Women in Technology club. A fun fact about me is that I have no sense of smell — it’s called anosmia, and it has its pros and cons.

What # would define your life journey?
#youareenough

Favorite website / app:
I’ve become a big fan of using Reddit over the last few years, whether I’m looking for something informative or just need a laugh.

Someone who inspires you and knowledge they have imparted:
Can I choose a couple? Chris and Heidi Powell are considered “transformation specialists,” you may have seen them on the show Extreme Weightloss. They both overcame several personal struggles to become the successful personal trainers they are now, and they use those experiences to help others achieve their goals of physical and mental well-being. Chris had actually promised himself…