My name is Brittney Moyer. I am a Criminal Justice major at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, where I am in the final semester of my studies with graduation quickly approaching in May. In my college career, I have been a member of the Kutztown University Women’s Volleyball team, where I took upon a leadership role as the court captain of my team for two seasons. My hardwork and dedication led to me stepping up as a team captain for my final season.

I grew up on the southernmost end of Schuylkill County, living in a home nestled in a small wooded area where I attended school in the Blue Mountain Area School District. I come from a family of 4, my only sibling being my older sister. Early in life, I began to show a love for volleyball; it was a sport that my sister introduced me to, and that had eventually became something that grew into a passion of my own. When the time came, it was only natural that I chose to try out for my high school volleyball team. Little did I know that my passion for the sport went beyond a love, but a lifestyle year round. As a freshman, my coach chose to have me skip junior varsity and instead gave me a starting position on the varsity team, which I maintained throughout my entire high school career. Volleyball was, and has always been a sport where my skills and leadership stood out, and I am blessed to have had the opportunity to play for KU as well.

My plans for the future are to become a Pennsylvania State Trooper and eventually specialize in Computer Crime or Computer Forensics. I chose this route because I believe that I will be able to make an impact on my community, family, and friends by achieving this goal, especially as a white female. My ultimate goal is to make the quality of life better for people by doing this service.

I had to work very hard to stand out in a sport labeled with a large sex appeal. Often, when I recognized my part in a great game, others recognized how great my behind looked in my spandex. Stepping out of sportswear, and into a career path in Criminal Justice has still proven to be a rare step to take as a woman my age. When I discuss my plans to pursue a field where hours can run late into the night with the possibility of situations that may get physical and dangerous, others ask me how I am going to find time to have a family and kids, raise those kids, cook dinner for a husband, and fulfill all of the “wifely” duties stereotyped as a female role in society. The best part about all of this is that I have been well prepared though my education, leadership roles, and life experiences in order to start my journey of life, no matter what may stand in my way.