Amy O'Connell

 is a contestant from Survivor: Mentawai.

Survivor: Mentawai
Age: 26

Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT

Current residence: Salt Lake City, UT

Occupation: Ski Instructor!

Hobbies: I love to get out on the slopes myself and ski.

Pet peeves: Hateful people and people who can't relax.

Three words to describe you: Audacious, intelligent, strong.

What is your personal claim to fame? Going to Nationals for racing my freshman year in college. An injury derailed me but that was the peak.

Who or what is your inspiration in life? Bethany Hamilton, that girl had grit. If I lost an arm I don't know how I'd continue living my life, and yet she took it in stride and did amazing things.

If you could have three things on the island, what would they be and why? Sunglasses to keep the sun out of my eyes, a good book to read, and cold water.

Which Survivor contestant are you the most like? I think I'm a lot like Kellee Kim. I'll make subtle big moves, one that will be really helpful for my resume but won't be too obvious or raise my threat level too high.

What's your reason for being on Survivor? I'm used to adventures in the cold, might as well have one in the warmth! I need to hit the beach for once.

Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor? I am not the type of person to make big, bold moves for no reason. I'll play a strong social game and yes, take control if I have to, but I don't wanna be on the forefront for too long. In modern Survivor, that's what gets you booted mid-merge. So I'll have more subtlety.