Rory was born and raised in Long Island, New York. She has a bachelor's degree with a dual major in History and English Literature from Hofstra University, NY. During her time at Hofstra, she received the Robert L. Payton prize for best history student and hopes that her experience as a CVA at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site will help her have an immersive historical experience. She is also looking forward to participating in community outreach and growing the relationship between people and the national parks. Rory is especially excited that through this program she gets to share the rich history of President Theodore Roosevelt's life, as well as his message of conservation, community participation and enjoyment of the national parks.