One fateful night, at a party at Wooster's very own Reed House, Jake chatted with Karina until his friend Bjorn gave away his interest in her. Thanks to Wooster's small campus, Jake's charm, and a few people who would like to claim credit, the two would end up talking every single day afterwards. Jake and Karina spent most of their first year together on opposite sides of the country, and then in opposite hemispheres. They moved to Washington D.C. shortly after graduating from Wooster and have been by each other's side ever since. On December 24, 2017, Jake proposed to Karina at Natural Bridges State Beach. They have spent over 6 years together and are now so excited to celebrate their commitment to each other surrounded by family, friends, and the beautiful California redwoods.