She attended the University of Maryland, College Park and graduated with a degree in Physiology and Neurobiology in 2013 .

[6] Gustaitis discovered rugby as a freshman at University and began to receive invitations to national team camps shortly thereafter.

[10] In January 2022, Gustaitis was surprisingly dropped from the US Women's program by head coach Emilie Bydwell.

[11] Gustaitis was named part of the initial 10 ambassadors for Premier Rugby Sevens 2021 Inaugural Championship.

[12] She was initially named captain of the Loggerheads' women's team, however due to injury was unable to compete.

[14] The Headliners would ultimately qualify for the 2023 Championship but finish fourth after losing to the New York Locals in the semifinals.