Pre-WSU: Attended Michigan State University for two academic years (2001-02 and 2002-03). Attended Wayne State University for the 2003-04 academic year but did not compete in fencing.

High School: A 2001 graduate of Grosse Pointe University of Liggett.

Personal: Full name--Jozefa Alice Chmielewski ... born April 21, 1983, in Harper Woods ... daughter of Donald and Michaline Chmielewski ... has a younger brother Christopher and a younger sister Alicia ... is a theatre major ... named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for Fall 2004, Winter 2005 and Winter 2006 ... named to the Coach's Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Fall 2005.