I am the first person in my family to attend college, something I never thought would be possible. For a long time, I doubted my abilities, especially under the pressure of wanting to be perfect for my family. While I’ve had support along the way, the journey has still felt overwhelming. College so far has taught me to push myself beyond my limits, but also to celebrate myself even when I may not achieve something I hoped for. As a first-generation student, it’s easy to spread yourself thin without realizing it. That’s why I’m grateful to have found strong community spaces with people from similar backgrounds and mindsets. These connections have played a big role in helping me grow and stay motivated. I’ve also had the opportunity to make meaningful impacts in my community, which has broadened my perspective and helped me grow not just as a student, but as a person. My goal is to graduate from college and pursue a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. I dream of working in pediatrics and traveling the world, serving in different clinical settings. One day, I hope to open my own clinic to provide accessible healthcare to underrepresented communities. I believe everyone deserves quality care, regardless of financial situation, because I know what it’s like to face those challenges. I want to help contribute in shaping young minds across many different areas in the world by supporting children in their development and recognizing the strengths they already have. It’s our responsibility to help uplift younger generations grow into healthy, confident individuals.

• Advocacy
• Volunteering
• Philanthropy
• Entrepreneurship

• My role as a volunteer was to socialize and provide help to the residents with crafts and fun activities every week along with other volunteers.

  Volunteering · Memory Care at The Crossings at North River

  2026 – 2026

  Mission:

  Help residents navigate the difficulties of Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other forms of memory loss.

• Served as a mentor for a group of 3rd and 4th grade elementary students. Helped mentees with homework, reading comprehension, math skills, and fun activities.

  Volunteering · Al's Pals Mentorship Program

  2024 – Present

  Mission:

  Be a role model and mentor for younger children by helping contribute to their education.

• Collaborated 5 hours as a team to sanitize equipment, clean buckets, put hay throughout stalls, and spent time meeting the animals and their needs

  Volunteering · Therapeutic Riding Of Tuscaloosa,

  2024 – 2024

  Mission:

  Serve and make an impact in my community.

• Served as a team weekly at one of the twelve elementary schools in the gardens with volunteers to help Garden Educators bring life through hands-on teaching gardens to students.

  Volunteering · Schoolyard Roots

  2024 – 2025

  Mission:

  Bring others together to make an impact and also build a community where volunteers can enjoy the experience.

• Collaborated 3 hours as a team with other volunteers to complete tasks given to meet the needs of development contributed toward the build of a new habitat house

  Volunteering · Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa

  2024 – 2024

  Mission:

  Help contribute to the construction where a beautiful family in need can call it their home.

• Collaborated as a team with other volunteers to package 13 pallets accounted for 500 grocery boxes for seniors located throughout West Alabama in 2 hours

  Volunteering · West Alabama Food Bank

  2024 – 2024

  Mission:

  Help alleviate the burden of hunger throughout the community.