My path toward art therapy began long before I had the language to describe it. As a child, drawing and creating were my safe spaces, places where emotions made sense even when words didn’t. Later, as a mother of three children with speech disabilities, I saw firsthand how powerful nonverbal expression can be. My children often communicated their feelings through colors, shapes, and imaginative play long before they could form the words to explain what they were experiencing. Watching them taught me that art is not just creativity; it is communication, healing, and freedom. That realization led me to pursue art therapy as a way to help others find their voice. Art therapy resonates with me because it honors the truth that healing is not always linear or verbal. Many children, especially those with developmental delays, trauma histories, or emotional barriers, struggle to express themselves through traditional talk therapy. Art gives them another doorway. It allows them to explore their inner world without pressure, judgment, or fear of saying the “wrong” thing. My goal is to use art therapy to create safe, nurturing spaces where children can process emotions, build confidence, and discover new ways to communicate. I hope to work in schools, community centers, and nonprofit organizations that serve underserved families. Many communities lack accessible mental‑health resources, and children often carry emotional burdens silently. Through art therapy, I want to help them release those burdens and learn healthy coping strategies. My vision includes developing programs that combine emotional literacy with creative expression workshops where children paint their feelings, sculpt their fears, or draw their hopes. These activities can help them understand themselves more deeply and feel empowered in their healing journey. This is very important to me as a child abuse survivor. I also want to support parents who feel overwhelmed or unsure how to help their children. Art therapy can be a bridge between parent and child, offering shared activities that strengthen connection and communication. I plan to create family‑based sessions where caregivers learn how to use art at home to support emotional growth. Ultimately, art therapy allows me to merge my passion for creativity with my commitment to helping children heal. It is a way to honor every child’s unique voice, spoken or unspoken, and to give them tools that will support them for a lifetime. My education will help me turn this vision into reality, shaping a future where healing is accessible, expressive, and full of color.

Empowerment, for me, begins with the legacy of my mother, a strong Black single woman who raised her children in poverty but refused to let struggle define our future. Watching her navigate hardship with dignity, resourcefulness, and unwavering determination shaped my understanding of what it means to be powerful. She taught me that strength is not loud; it is consistent. It is waking up every day and choosing perseverance over defeat. Her example became the foundation of my identity as a Black woman: resilient, self‑aware, and committed to lifting others as I rise. Her life was my first lesson in Black women’s leadership, and it continues to guide how I show up in the world. Growing up in poverty gave me a unique lens on empowerment. I learned early that systems are not designed to protect Black women, especially those who are financially struggling or raising families alone. Yet I also learned that community, creativity, and determination can build bridges where institutions fail. Poverty sharpened my empathy and my purpose. It taught me to see the women who are overlooked, unheard, and underestimated. Today, I use my voice to advocate for the women who are fighting silent battles while carrying entire households on their backs. My empowerment is rooted in advocacy for underserved communities because I know firsthand what it feels like to need support and not have access to it. As a Black woman, empowerment also means reclaiming narratives that have historically been distorted or erased. I speak openly about mental health, PMDD, trauma, and the emotional weight Black women often carry in silence. By sharing my experiences, I help other women recognize that their struggles are not personal failures; they are symptoms of systemic inequities and unaddressed health needs. My transparency encourages women to seek care, ask questions, and demand better treatment. Through education, storytelling, and community support, I help women build confidence in their voices and trust in their intuition. This is empowerment: giving women the tools to define themselves rather than be defined by circumstance. Ultimately, my effect on women’s empowerment is grounded in action. I mentor, advocate, educate, and model resilience. I show women that their beginnings do not limit their destinies. I remind them that strength is inherited, even when resources are not. My mother gave me a blueprint for courage, and I extend that blueprint to other women, especially Black women navigating poverty, single motherhood, or mental‑health challenges. Empowerment is not just what I speak; it is what I practice. It is the way I turn my lived experience into fuel for collective uplift, ensuring that every woman I encounter feels seen, valued, and capable of rewriting her story.

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Premenstrual Exacerbation (PME) affect an estimated 119 million people worldwide, yet both remain pushed to the margins of healthcare, misdiagnosed, minimized, or dismissed entirely. My draw to this field is both deeply personal and strongly professional. I live with PMDD, and navigating its impact has shown me how profoundly hormonal sensitivity can shape mental health, relationships, and daily functioning. It has also shown me how isolating it can be when clinicians lack training, language, or awareness to recognize what is happening. That lived experience is the foundation of my commitment: I want to help move PMDD and PME from obscurity into routine, informed, compassionate clinical care. Personally, PMDD has taught me the difference between surviving and being supported. Before I had a name for what I was experiencing, I internalized symptoms as personal failure, emotional instability, irritability, exhaustion, and hopelessness. Only later did I learn that PMDD is a hormone‑based mood disorder with distinct diagnostic criteria and evidence‑based interventions. That realization changed everything. It gave me language, validation, and direction. It also revealed a painful truth: millions of people never receive that clarity. They are misdiagnosed with generalized depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or told their suffering is “normal PMS.” This gap in recognition is not just a clinical oversight; it is a public health failure. Professionally, I am committed to becoming a mental‑health provider who brings PMDD and PME into the center of care. My focus area is trauma‑informed, hormone‑informed mental health support, especially for underserved communities where diagnostic disparities are even more pronounced. Many individuals experiencing PMDD or PME also carry trauma histories, chronic stress, or limited access to specialized care. My approach integrates trauma‑informed care with menstrual‑cycle‑based assessment, helping clients understand how hormonal shifts interact with emotional patterns, stress responses, and past experiences. One concrete way my future work can advance PMDD/PME recognition is through cycle‑based mental‑health screening protocols. I plan to develop and implement screening tools in community clinics, counseling centers, and primary‑care settings that include: A brief menstrual‑cycle mental‑health questionnaire Symptom‑tracking prompts Clear referral pathways for suspected PMDD/PME Provider training modules on differential diagnosis This approach ensures that PMDD and PME are not overlooked simply because clinicians were never taught to look for them. It also empowers patients with language and documentation that support accurate diagnosis. Additionally, I intend to contribute to public education by creating accessible materials, workshops, digital guides, and community talks that explain PMDD and PME in clear, stigma‑free terms. Many people discover PMDD only through online communities; I want to bridge that gap by bringing reliable information into clinical and community spaces. My lived experience with PMDD is not a barrier; it is a driving force. It fuels my commitment to ensure that no one feels lost, dismissed, or misunderstood in their symptoms. My goal is to help build a future where PMDD and PME are recognized early, treated compassionately, and integrated into routine mental‑health care for all.

I am a mother, a student, and a community‑driven advocate who believes deeply in the power of nurturing children’s emotional and developmental well-being. As a part‑time online student at Southern New Hampshire University pursuing a degree in Child Psychology, I balance academic goals with raising three children, homeschooling my son, and supporting my husband, a disabled veteran. These responsibilities have shaped me into someone who approaches every challenge with clarity, compassion, curiosity, and accountability, values that guide both my education and my long‑term career goals. My interest in child psychology comes from lived experience. Parenting three children with different personalities, needs, and learning styles has shown me how essential emotional support and individualized guidance are for healthy development. Homeschooling my son taught me how children thrive when their environment adapts to them rather than forcing them into rigid expectations. Supporting my husband through the VA disability process has shown me how systems often fail families who need help the most. These experiences fuel my desire to work in child psychology and eventually serve underserved communities through counseling, advocacy, or social work. I want to become a child psychologist who helps children feel seen, safe, and capable. Many families, especially those facing financial hardship, disability, or social barriers, struggle to access mental‑health support. I understand this firsthand. Unexpected financial challenges, including reduced leftover financial aid due to policy changes, have taught me resilience and resourcefulness. Managing household responsibilities while studying has strengthened my discipline and time‑management skills. These obstacles have not discouraged me; they have clarified my purpose. I want to be the kind of professional who understands families not just academically, but personally. My creativity also plays a role in how I connect with others. Whether I’m making DIY flaxseed gel, cooking new recipes, gardening, or creating inspirational content and singing on Instagram, I use creativity to uplift and encourage people. My platform allows me to share messages of hope, authenticity, and emotional strength, especially for women and mothers who feel overwhelmed or unseen. Representation matters, and as a Black woman pursuing child psychology, I want to show others that healing, education, and leadership come in many forms. A scholarship would not only ease financial strain; it would be an investment in someone committed to giving back. With a degree in Child Psychology, I plan to work directly with children and families who need compassionate, culturally aware support. I want to help children build confidence, emotional resilience, and healthy coping skills. I want to help parents feel empowered rather than judged. Most importantly, I want to create environments where every child feels valued. I am building a future where my children see possibility everywhere and where my work helps other families see it too.

Raising a gifted child has shaped both my personal life and my professional aspirations. My daughter began talking at six months, showing an early awareness, curiosity, and sensitivity that set her apart from her peers. As she grew, I realized that gifted children need more than advanced academics; they need emotional understanding, intellectual challenge, and environments that recognize their unique ways of experiencing the world. Homeschooling my children has allowed me to see these needs up close, and it has inspired me to pursue a career in child psychology so I can support gifted children not only in my home but in my community. Gifted children often struggle with social‑emotional challenges that are overlooked. They may feel isolated, misunderstood, or pressured to perform at a level beyond their age. My daughter’s early development taught me how important it is to nurture emotional safety alongside intellectual growth. Through homeschooling, I’ve learned to create learning spaces that honor her feelings, encourage self‑expression, and help her navigate frustration, perfectionism, and sensitivity. These experiences have shaped my belief that emotional support is just as essential as academic enrichment, especially for children who think and feel so intensely and uniquely. Studying child psychology will allow me to deepen this work and bring it to other families. I want to help gifted children develop healthy coping skills, emotional resilience, and confidence. I also want to support parents and educators in understanding the unique needs of gifted learners. My goal is to create environments where gifted children feel seen, supported, and challenged, not overwhelmed or overlooked. I hope to contribute to programs that blend emotional development with advanced learning opportunities, ensuring gifted children receive balanced and thoughtful guidance that truly honors their individuality. Intellectually, gifted children need learning experiences that move beyond memorization and the standard curriculum. Homeschooling has shown me how powerful individualized instruction can be. I design lessons that match my daughter’s pace, curiosity, and creativity. I want to bring this same approach into my future career by helping schools and families develop enrichment plans, differentiated instruction, and opportunities for gifted children to explore advanced concepts in ways that feel natural and exciting. Ultimately, my career goal is to combine emotional support with intellectual challenge. By becoming a child psychologist, I will be able to advocate for gifted children, help them navigate their inner world, and ensure they receive the academic stimulation they need to thrive. My daughter inspired this path, but my purpose extends far beyond my home. I want to help gifted children everywhere feel understood, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

My commitment to social work is deeply shaped by my lived experiences, including surviving childhood abuse, navigating systemic challenges as an adult, and advocating for my disabled veteran spouse. These experiences have taught me how profoundly systems can fail people, especially those who are vulnerable or marginalized. They have also shown me the power of compassion, persistence, and community support. In my role as a social worker, I intend to contribute positively to society by being the kind of advocate I once needed, someone who listens without judgment, respects lived experiences, and stands beside individuals as they work toward safety, stability, and healing. Living in Durham and managing real‑world challenges from transportation barriers to unexpected household expenses has given me insight into how everyday stressors can compound when resources are limited. I bring this understanding into my practice, along with creativity and communication skills shaped through social media content creation, singing, and writing. These strengths help me connect with people in ways that feel authentic and accessible. My goal is to uplift communities by centering community empowerment, strengthening resilience, and helping individuals build confidence in navigating systems that often feel overwhelming. My motivation to work with underserved communities comes from witnessing how structural inequities shape people’s lives long before they ever seek help. As a child abuse survivor, I understand what it means to grow up without adequate protection or support. That experience fuels my commitment to ensuring that children, families, and individuals have access to safety, resources, and advocates who genuinely care. I am inspired by the resilience I see in underserved communities, the determination to keep going despite limited resources, the creativity people use to solve problems, and the strength that emerges even in hardship. I’ve seen this resilience in my own life, in my neighborhood, and in the online communities I engage with. It motivates me to stand alongside individuals who are fighting for better opportunities, not by speaking over them but by amplifying their voices and helping them access tools that support long‑term growth. My commitment is rooted in social justice and the belief that everyone deserves equitable access to opportunity. I am driven by the understanding that meaningful change requires compassion, persistence, and a willingness to challenge systems that perpetuate inequality.I perceive my responsibilities as a social worker through a lens of partnership, humility, and accountability. My first responsibility is to build trust to show up consistently, respect cultural and personal contexts, and create environments where clients feel safe sharing their experiences without fear of judgment. As someone who has survived trauma, I understand how important it is for people to feel safe, believed, and supported. I also recognize the importance of advocating within systems. Whether supporting a veteran navigating benefits, a family facing housing insecurity, or a survivor seeking safety, I must be prepared to challenge policies and practices that create inequity. Advocacy is not optional; it is central to ethical social work. Collaboration means centering community voices and supporting community‑driven initiatives. My role is not to impose solutions but to help communities identify their own priorities and strategies. I must listen deeply, honor lived experiences, and ensure that interventions reflect real needs rather than assumptions. Finally, I hold a responsibility to remain self‑reflective, examining my own biases, privileges, and areas for growth. My lived experiences give me empathy, but continuous learning ensures that I serve communities with integrity, cultural humility, and respect.

I am a fan of Wicked because it is more than just a musical is a story about resilience, acceptance, and seeing the world through different perspectives. Watching it with my kids has become a special tradition for us, one that brings joy and connection. We love the music, the vibrant characters, and the way the story challenges us to think about good and evil in more complex ways. Sharing those moments reminds me that storytelling can be both entertaining and deeply meaningful. The witch also showcases how the sweetest people are oppressed because they look different. What makes Wicked especially powerful for me is its diversity. The musical celebrates differences, showing that being “different” is not something to hide but something that can be a source of strength. As someone who values inclusion and representation, I appreciate how Wicked encourages audiences to embrace individuality and challenge stereotypes. It teaches my children that compassion and understanding matter more than appearances or labels. Ultimately, Wicked inspires me because it reflects the kind of world I want to help build, one where people are celebrated for who they are, where kindness triumphs over judgment, and where resilience leads to transformation. That message, shared with my kids, makes Wicked unforgettable.

My experiences with mental health have shaped every part of who I am today. Growing up in poverty, surrounded by domestic violence and abuse, I developed PTSD at a young age. For years, I struggled with feelings of worthlessness and fear, believing that I was unwanted because of what I had endured. Yet, through faith and resilience, I began to see my pain not as a limitation but as a source of purpose. These challenges inspired my goal of becoming a trauma‑informed therapist. I know firsthand how deeply abuse and mental health struggles can affect a child’s development, and I want to use my education in psychology to provide care that is compassionate, culturally aware, and rooted in advocacy. My mental health journey has given me empathy that cannot be taught in a classroom; it allows me to connect with survivors in ways that honor their experiences and validate their struggles. My relationships have also been shaped by this journey. I value honesty, patience, and compassion, and I strive to create safe spaces for my family, peers, and the women and children I serve at the shelter. Ultimately, my mental health experiences have expanded my understanding of the world: healing is possible, resilience is powerful, and even a mustard seed of faith can carry us through.

My lived experiences have profoundly shaped my decision to pursue a career in mental health. Growing up in poverty with a single mother and five siblings, I witnessed and endured domestic violence, substance abuse, and emotional trauma. My earliest memories include nights spent at police stations for safety and the pain of being harmed by those who should have protected me. At nine years old, I survived sexual assault, an experience that could have silenced me forever. Instead, it became the moment I turned to faith, finding strength in God to endure and heal. These experiences instilled in me a deep empathy for children and families who suffer in silence. They drive my commitment to become a trauma‑informed therapist who not only provides clinical care but also offers compassion, advocacy, and hope. I want to be the kind of provider who listens without judgment, validates survivors’ pain, and helps them reclaim their worth. If I could make one significant change to today’s mental healthcare system, it would be to expand access to affordable, culturally competent care for marginalized communities. Too often, survivors of abuse and families living in poverty face barriers such as cost, stigma, and lack of representation among providers. My own family struggled to access support, and I know firsthand how damaging that gap can be. By increasing funding for community‑based programs, training diverse providers, and integrating mental health services into schools and shelters, we could ensure that care reaches those who need it most. Equity in mental health means recognizing that trauma does not discriminate, but access to healing often does. Teletherapy has emerged as a powerful tool to bridge some of these gaps. Its greatest benefits include convenience, reduced stigma, and the ability to reach clients in rural or underserved areas. For survivors balancing work, family, and healing, teletherapy can be life‑changing. However, challenges remain: limited internet access, lack of privacy in unsafe households, and cultural disconnects between providers and clients. To innovate further, we must invest in secure platforms that protect confidentiality, expand multilingual and culturally tailored services, and provide technology assistance for families without reliable devices. Teletherapy should not be a privilege but a standard option accessible to all. My journey from a childhood of abuse to becoming a first‑generation graduate student in psychology reflects the power of faith and resilience. I am determined to use my experiences to transform pain into purpose, ensuring that every survivor knows healing is possible and that even a mustard seed of faith can carry them through.

My name is Courtney and I live in Louisiana. I'm a student studying Business at SNHU. I also work part-time in retail. I hope to grow as a leader in this course. The core value I identify with is integrity. My passion is to teach children as well as Business related work. A project I work on was looking at the demographics of poverty areas. I notice those areas had a lack of resources for medical care. These areas tend to be with a minority race population. Which causes more stress on a person which leads to mental health issues. This mental health issues are left untreated because of the lack of medical care facilities in these poverty areas. My dream is to be an entrepreneur as well as work in the entertainment industry. This dream came about because of the hardship I had in my childhood. Acting and Singing is therapeutic to me. I’m in the process of getting an agent. I want to help others and use my platform to do so. I want to create an organization that helps young people Who doesn’t have families who have been abused? I also want to create a foundation that helps women who have suffered tooth damage through pregnancy. This grant will help lift a financial the burden on my family and help me achieve my dreams. One of my favorite subjects in college has been the humanities because It brings everyone together despite their racial or religious background. As a survivor of childhood abuse and adversity, I must listen to everyone’s opinions despite my position. A successful leader leads with respect to all and is willing to hear out everyone and make necessary adjustments. My passion is to teach children as well as Business related work. A project I work on was looking at the demographics of poverty areas. I notice those areas had a lack of resources for medical care. These areas tend to be with a minority race population. Which causes more stress on a person which leads to mental health issues. This mental health issues are left untreated because of the lack of medical care facilities in these poverty areas. I'm a National Advance Honor Student that wants to be the change . I will for the rest of my life bring the change I will use my talents and the platforms I create to do that. Please consider me for this award as a minority who has risen above the discrimination I faced.

As a Christian, it's my life to help the community. I come from a single-mom household and I found faith on my own. I believe in kindness and humanity. I dream to be able to in a position to give back more to the community. I am a mother of three and I work at Cracker Barrel. I also homeschool in between everything. I believe in protecting and nurturing children to the best of my ability. As a woman of faith and I wife of 14 years, I will continue to serve others and be a light. I love lighting up people's faces at my job and giving them hope. I love being in service to others. My favorite classes have been the humanities. The humanities connect us all which is so beautiful. A project I work on was looking at the demographics of poverty areas. I notice those areas. had a lack of resources for medical care. These areas tend to be with a minority race population. Which causes more stress on a person which leads to mental health issues. This mental health issues are left untreated because of the lack of medical care facilities in these poverty areas. My dream is to be an entrepreneur as well as work in the entertainment industry. This dream came about because of the hardship I had in my childhood. Acting and Singing is therapeutic to me. I’m in the process of getting an agent. I want to help others and use my platform to do so. I want to create an organization that helps young people Who doesn’t have families who have been abused? I also want to create a foundation that helps women who have suffered tooth damage through pregnancy. This grant will help lift a financial the burden on my family and help me achieve my dreams. I believe in kindness and humanity. I dream to be able to in a position to give back more to the community. I am a mother of three and I work at Cracker Barrel. I also homeschool in between everything. I believe in protecting and nurturing children to the best of my ability. As a woman of faith and wife of 14 years, I will continue to serve others and be a light. I love lighting up people's faces at my job and giving them hope. I love being in service to others. My favorite classes have been the humanities. The humanities connect us all which is so beautiful. A project I work on was looking at the demographics of poverty areas. I notice those areas. Please give the oppurnity to pay it forward.

A project I work on was looking at the demographics of poverty areas. I notice those areas had a lack of resources for medical care. These areas tend to be with a minority race population. Which causes more stress on a person which leads to mental health issues. These mental health issues are left untreated because of the lack of medical care facilities in these poverty areas. My dream is to be an entrepreneur as well as work in the entertainment industry. This dream came about because of the hardship I had in my childhood. Acting and Singing is therapeutic to me. I’m in the process of getting an agent. I want to help others and use my platform to do so. I want to create an organization that helps young people Who don’t have families have been abused. I also want to create a foundation that helps women who have suffered tooth damage through pregnancy. This grant will help lift a financial the burden on my family and help me achieve my dreams. One way the membership has helped me is by keeping the focus on my goal. Another is having support from others to push me to succeed. I plan to pay it forward and give scholarships every year for the rest of my life. I want to help others and use my platform to do so. I want to create an organization that helps young people Who doesn’t have families who have been abused? I also want to create a foundation that helps women who have suffered tooth damage through pregnancy. This grant will help lift a financial the burden on my family and help me achieve my dreams. One way the membership has helped me is by keeping the focus on my goal. Another is having support from others to push me to succeed. I plan to pay it forward and give scholarships every year for the rest of my life. As a National Advanced Honor Student, I think my hard work makes me a great fit for this scholarship. Please give me the opportunity to pay it forward in the future. I am a hardworking mom of three kids and I also work at Cracker Barrel. I'm a childhood abuse survivor who is beating the odds. Despite all odds against me I push forward and don't look back. I promise to help others for the rest of my life it's my passion. Please put me in a position to pay it forward.

A project I work on was looking at the demographics of poverty areas. I notice those areas had a lack of resources for medical care. These areas tend to be with a minority race population. Which causes more stress on a person which leads to mental health issues. This mental health issues are left untreated because of the lack of medical care facilities in these poverty areas. My dream is to be an entrepreneur as well as work in the entertainment industry. This dream came about because of the hardship I had in my childhood. Acting and Singing is therapeutic to me. I’m in the process of getting an agent. I want to help others and use my platform to do so. I want to create an organization that helps young people Who doesn’t have families who have been abused? I also want to create a foundation that helps women who have suffered tooth damage through pregnancy. This grant will help lift a financial the burden on my family and help me achieve my dreams. I have three children that I need to invest in you they can be the next generation of leaders. This will help them to live in a better state that offers more with better houses and opportunities. I will also be able to get into a place where I can create scholarships to help others. I would love to pay it forward. My deepest passion in life is giving to ba able to be in a position to do that would be life-changing.I believe in investing in others to help the world and the economy. As an Advanced National Honor Society Leader, it is my life to give back and help others. I promise to be exceptional and to do everything in my power to make this world better. My favorite classes in school have been the humanities. Please consider me for this scholarship so I can have the pleasure to help others and change their life. I'm a hard worker that has three kids and work at Cracker Barrel and pursue singing and acting. I believe my hard work and leadership skills make me fit for this scholarship. I'm a childhood abuse survivor who was raised by a single mom in poverty. I've overcome the worst things that can happen to a child and human being. Please give me the opportunity to pay it forward for the rest of my life.

A project I work on was looking at the demographics of poverty areas. I notice those areas had a lack of resources for medical care. These areas tend to be with a minority race population. Which causes more stress on a person which leads to mental health issues. These mental health issues are left untreated because of the lack of medical care facilities in these poverty areas. My dream is to be an entrepreneur as well as work in the entertainment industry. This dream came about because of the hardship I had in my childhood. Acting and Singing is therapeutic to me. I’m in the process of getting an agent. I want to help others and use my platform to do so. I want to create an organization that helps young people Who doesn’t have families who have been abused? I also want to create a foundation that helps women who have suffered tooth damage through pregnancy. This grant will help lift a financial the burden on my family and help me achieve my dreams. A project I work on was looking at the demographics of poverty areas. I notice those areas had a lack of resources for medical care. These areas tend to be with a minority race population. Which causes more stress on a person which leads to mental health issues. These mental health issues are left untreated because of the lack of medical care facilities in these poverty areas. My dream is to be an entrepreneur as well as work in the entertainment industry. This dream came about because of the hardship I had in my childhood. Acting and Singing is therapeutic to me. I’m in the process of getting an agent. I want to help others and use my platform to do so. I want to create an organization that helps young people Who doesn’t have families who have been abused? I also want to create a foundation that helps women who have suffered tooth damage through pregnancy. This grant will help lift a financial the burden on my family and help me achieve my dreams. A project I work on was looking at the demographics of poverty areas. I notice those areas had a lack of resources for medical care. These areas tend to be with a minority race population. Which causes more stress on a person which leads to mental health issues. This mental health issues are left untreated because of the lack of medical care facilities in these poverty areas. My dream is to be an entrepreneur as well as work in the entertainment industry. This dream came about because of the hardship I had in my childhood. Acting and Singing is therapeutic to me. I’m in the process of getting an agent. I want to help others and use my platform to do so. I want to create an organization that helps young people Who doesn’t have families who have been abused? I also want to create a foundation that helps women who have suffered tooth damage through pregnancy. This grant will help lift a financial the burden on my family and help me achieve my dreams.

To break the generation's curse of poverty. I want a better life for my kids. I'm first generation, college student.Also, I was forced to drop out of high school. A lot of opportunity was taken away from me as well.This is a way for me to get some control over my life as well. Being a mother balancing college and homeschooling and pursuing a career in the industry is well work it. I'm getting a voice that I never felt I had. Poem By Courtney Seraile Silent Lamb I'm on the roof yelling but no one hears me I've been here for a while now. I'm yelling louder but yet no one wants to hear me. They want me to remain quiet and control me. They throw rocks that leave scars but yet they say they love me.

Silent Lamb by Courtney Seraile I'm on the roof yelling but no one hears me I have been here for a while now. I'm yelling louder yet no one wants to hear me. They want me to remain quiet and control me. They throw rocks that leave scares but yet they say they love me. I'm on the roof yelling but no one hears me I have been here for a while now. I'm yelling louder yet no one wants to hear me. They want me to remain quiet and control me. They throw rocks that leave scares but yet they say they love me. I'm on the roof yelling but no one hears me I have been here for a while now. I'm yelling louder yet no one wants to hear me. They want me to remain quiet and control me. They throw rocks that leave scares but yet they say they love me.

My goal is to move out of a poverty state and move where that are more resources and better education. My goal is to move to a tech hub city in a productive state. To help my kid's tech leaders to have the best education and resources for success.

The best back-to-school tip is to remember your why's. The reasons why you are going to school. This will keep you motivated to work hard in school no matter what else is going on in your life. For example, I was severely sick with co-vid I still completed my work on time. This was because I remember my reasons for being in college. Instagram: co.inspirational_

The three cultures I strongly Identify with is being a Louisiana Creole, African American and a Christian. The most significant in my life is being a Louisiana Creole. Louisiana Creole come in all shapes now a long time ago they would call very fair light skin African American Creole. In New Orleans they had high Society clubs and made dark-skinned because feel less than. Growing up I did not understand why I look the way I do. I started getting the question on my race. I would get called me white girl and people look at me out of dislike. I really didn’t know anything but that I was black until was treated differently. growing up I was told I’m black but even though I when to Creole and cajun Festivals. I didn’t know what I was because nobody told me. I never really realized I was different I was bullied and abused because of my light skin and eyes. I never fit in. I was the pretty I people around wanted to be but I didn’t know. It took educating myself on the History of the Creoles in Louisiana to help understand. It doesn’t make it less difficult to feel not accepted but at least now I know what I am. And I can defend me when people talk about the color of my skin. I’m so introverted because of what I have been through I stay at the house a lot. One day I hope To leave so I can feel free and accepted. African American is another because growing up that was all I knew I was. I never fit in. In Louisiana I still get to look at Up and down. I get pre-judged about being pretty. I have always been shy so it making things very difficult for me. I’ve been through so much trauma And just wish I could feel accepted. I know because society a lot of women here feel that things would be easier if they were lighter. It has not been for me. On the Other hand, being a Christian has helped me get through the hurt and painI have been through not being accepted. I would not be on this earth if it wasn’t for faith. With the abuse, betrayal, and racial abuse I would not be strong Enough Without my savior. God gives me strength and he teaches people It’s the person’s sin and spirit that causes them to do hurtful things. He teaches me that I am wonderfully made in his eyes. The humanities The object I believe in is truth and goodness and my faith aligns with that. My kids and my veteran husband who suffers from PTSD make me focused and determined to finish college. I have a strong work ethic because I don't give up because the skills my army veteran taught me. I

Just by using my voice educate people on things that on to children .And also on abuse and sexual violence to women.I will use my lyrics to educate them on how this effect women and children.My singing my heart l will show the pain of abuse and survivors hurting.I will tell stories l have and other people ones.This will inform society of the pain that going on and the aftermath.I also will help people protect there kids.I also will help women and girls to know they are not alone in there pain and suffering.I will make the world a better place.

Computers inspire me because of the life-changing effect it has on us as a society. Computers help everyone in their everyday life. For instance, paying your monthly bills is one. Also education as a mother of three that also homeschools, I wouldn't be able to without computers. Computers are a life saver it helps people to work from home and also educate themselves.Computers help people to earn a living. Covid has made things more difficult for us. We are able to get virtual appointment to our doctor's people of computers. With computers, we are able to go and retrieve data that can alternate people's lives in a major way.From looking at statistics research to demographic research holds the key to society. With data people make changes to healthcare and policies. Without computers, we would not be able to go into databases to retrieve and analyze this data. Which leads me to research. Without computers, we would not be able to conduct research as we do. Computers hold so much data that can save your life instantly. Like if you have physical issues you look up online then be able to get an idea of what's going on in your body. That can lead to you or someone calling an ambulance or doctor. As well as using maneuvers to save a life. I feel without computers we wouldn't be able to make in life as we do. Covid is on the rise and remote work is the way to go. Without computers, this would be impossible for most jobs. In conclusion, computers save lives daily and make it possible to have to solve life problems.

My name is courtney seraile mother of three. I am a child and sexual assault survivor. I grew up in a single mom home with five kids. I'm studying data because data changes live. There is so much data in the world. I especially want to work with abuse data or poverty data. I see myself getting in o the criminal justice field eventually.

One of my talents is singing practice I am on youtube. As well as Instagram and karaoke apps. I've been noticed by celebrities on Instagram and they have reposted them. Singing is my passion and like the air, I breathe. I'm an abuse survivor so singing is something that helps me. One day I would love to help others through original music. I hope that I can change a least one person's life when I sing. I believe we are giving gifts to share and change the world. That's what I hope to do one day is change the world with my music. I remember when I was younger feeling broken and alone. One song changes the way I felt completely. I think my life was saved a lot through music and songs. I have always been shy but when I sing I transform and feel alive. I love singing and writing about true stories are encouraging things. Hope and faith change lives and this is my goal is to do so.

The day that I learn this Sherlock Holmes quote,Data,data ,data "I can't make bricks without clay".Just the start my life educating myself on this whole ne world of adventure and research.I was on the brink of something life changing .Now in college and furthur educating myself on my dream .I love data so much and can't wait to have a career wear I be at home and doing reserch.Not to mention the amzing computer languages I get to used.How awesome is that to work with computer languages!I love data so much !Changing the world one reserch at a time.