Most of her life she grew up in Marysville, Ohio and later attended school at Regent University in Virginia Beach. She received her bachelor’s degree in International Studies accompanied with a minor in Psychology. Upon graduation she finished her senior thesis on “The Consequences of Russian Hybrid Warfare” after attending a Conference held by NATO. When Calli was in Virginia Beach she was also involved with RED Church as a youth group leader for 2 years, due to her passion to serve, teach, challenge and encourage the next generation of young Americans. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, playing with Nigel (her ferret), spending time with her family and reading U.N Treaties for fun.