When I was born, I was diagnosed with a genetic disorder called Stickler Syndrome with Pierre Robin Sequence. Stickler Syndrome has caused me to deal with many disabilities including a cleft palate, hearing loss, extreme nearsightedness, high risk of retinal detachment and all over joint deformity and deterioration to name a few. I lost the ability to walk or stand when I was in the 5th grade and now use a 4-wheeled walker to sit and scoot on to get around. I haven't let my disabilities slow me down though as I have participated in many adaptive sports throughout my life such as cycling, baseball, scuba diving, skiing, and horseback riding. My faith, adaptation skills and a positive attitude are very important traits I value in my life. I plan to go to a 4 year university and get a bachelor's degree in either genealogy or a history field, such as archeology. My goal with this degree would be to connect people to their past, whether that be the past of civilizations, cultures, or their own family history. Having the opportunity to know the history of my family has given me strength, knowledge, and a solid foundation, and I want to share that experience with everyone. I am a great candidate for scholarships because I have a strong drive to go forward and use what I've learned to help others overcome their obstacles and discover their heritage so they can find power and courage in their lives and through their history. I love trying new things, being outdoors, exploring places I've never been to before, spending time with loved ones, and generally finding the joy in life.

• I was a teacher's assistant for a summer school program for elementary school kids. I helped organize the classroom, helped kids understand the material and complete engaging projects, and ran errands for the teacher

  Education · San Juan Unified School District

  Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

• Volunteering
• Philanthropy

• Created my own wood projects

  High School Woodworking Classes · Architecture

  2021 – Present

  Productions:

  Adirondack chair, Nightstand with drawer and cabinet, Step stool, Heart box, Wall Shelf, Mail organizer

• Pianist, Organist, and Choir Member

  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints · Music

  2018 – Present

  Productions:

  Piano Performance, Choir Performance, Accompanied Church Services

• Designer and creator of ceramic pieces

  High School · Ceramics

  2024 – Present

  Productions:

  Various ceramic pieces

• Choir Member

  High School Choir · Performance Art

  2023 – 2024

• Summer Youth Camp leader- Helped plan and lead activities for the summer camp, was a youth leader over a group of younger girls, performed in program skits, led spiritual devotionals

  Volunteering · Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

  2023 – 2024

  Mission:

  To help younger girls feel a sense of belonging, come closer to God, and have fun in outdoor activities

• Family History Consultant, Indexing teacher

  Volunteering · Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

  2021 – Present

  Mission:

  To help people learn how to do Genealogy and connect with their ancestors

• Played piano for church services, Choir member for church performances

  Volunteering · Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

  2022 – Present

  Mission:

  Use music to help church members fell God's presence in their lives

• Created care packages for military personnel, honored fallen military veterans by placing flags throughout a cemetery

  Volunteering · The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

  2021 – 2022

  Mission:

  Honor those who have or are serving our country

• Volunteer at elementary school carnivals, write letters to those in the community

  Volunteering · Interact Club at High School

  2023 – Present

  Mission:

  To help those in our community

• Child care for adults so they could attend church activities, painted benches & poles at a local park, caroling to elderly at Christmas

  Volunteering · The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

  2021 – Present

  Mission:

  To help those in our community feel the love of God and others in their lives

• Collecting items and creating care packages for those in need, made scarves & blankets for the homeless

  Volunteering · The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

  2021 – 2022

  Mission:

  Help those in our community who are in need