Aanika Gillett, a lifelong resident of Oklahoma City, graduated Harding Fine Arts High School where she developed a passion for photogrophy. Pursuing her interest in religion and philosophy, she attended Culver-Stockton College and became Vice-President of Alumni Relations for Sigma Kappa Sorority. Engaged in her local church and interning at OU Medical Center, she found a passion for hospital chaplaincy. Currently studying at Phillips Theological Seminary, Aanika participates in worship and values learning from peers and professors. She volunteers at Western Oaks Christian Church and is completing her Supervised Year of Ministry at First Christian Church in El Reno. She plans to serve as a Chaplain in a local hospital after graduation and ordination.