According to her teammates and coach, Mills is very animated and multi-talented. The History of Art and Architecture concentrator has been an academic All-American throughout her four years at Harvard.

“She always has these amazing stories,” Slack recalled. “We both live in Winthrop, so we have a lot of meals together, and she’s always the life of the table.”

“She has some crazy dance moves,” laughed freshman training partner Danielle Schulkin. “She makes funny faces too.”

Mills has balanced her academics and athletics with outstanding results due to her enduring dedication.

“I swim very differently than a lot of other people,” Mills remarked. “I’ve never been the one to win the first 100. I think [what] you notice about all swimmers, whether they go out fast or slow, is [their] heart.”

Her hard word has already paid off, and she has qualified for the 2012 Olympic trials in the 200 butterfly. She will continue to train in both of her IM events in hopes of competing in multiple events.

“I think we could really see something from her.” Morawski remarked. “It would be wonderful to see her finish in the top eight at the Olympic trials.”

Above all, her teammates speak highly of Mills as a person.

“She’s an extremely talented women, both inside and outside of the pool,” Slack commented.