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Name (Age): Ivory Hesselbart (29)

Tribe Designation: TBD

Current Residence: Indianapolis, IN

Occupation: Paramedic

Personal Claim to Fame: Both my toughness and my mouth! I was the second youngest child in my house growing up and had three brothers. I was always a bit of a "tomboy" and was never afraid to play football or things like that with boys. I was also quite involved with my school's student government and debate club. I'm not afraid to argue, especially when I know I'm right!

Inspiration in Life: I'd have to say my oldest brother, Enzo. Since my parents divorced when I was 8, Enzo pretty much became my dad when he was just a teenager! The two of us always had similar personalities and I always looked up to him as long as I can remember, but looking back and seeing how fast he was forced to grow up gave me so much more respect for him.

Hobbies: Football, soccer, basketball, baseball, playing my trumpet, taking care of my sons, Enzo and Justin.

Pet Peeves: People that can't take responsibility for themselves. I just HATE it when people can't own up to their failures unless they go into some whiny speech. It also disgusts me to see people take care of their possessions much more than their own bodies. Example, people that owns a shiny, expensive sports cars that weigh about 400 pounds!

SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: I'm basically Carolyn Rivera, just 20 years younger! I'm strong in challenges and plan to play the game like a sting ray as she did. I also know that if I'm going to go off on people, I need to save it for confessionals! The only difference is, I plan on actually winning!

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: To win the million so that I can pay off my mortgage and start college funds for my sons. I am also a huge fan of the game, so I definitely want the title of Sole Survivor as well!

Why You Think You’ll “Survive” SURVIVOR: I'm a strong woman both mentally and physically! I have also set that goal for myself to win that million dollars at all costs, and so my focus will set me apart from everyone else!

Why You Think You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: Being a paramedic, I work in a wild and crazy stressful environment on a daily basis! In order to do my job, I'm forced to slow everything down in my brain and analyze the situation carefully to find the right solution to any problem. It will be the same thing in this game. There are so many things going on at once and so my laser focus will help me navigate this game! I also plan on using the skills I acquired through participating in student government and the debate club to win over the jury when I get to the finals.