I have always been interested in two things: cars and using my hands to create. As I child, this meant building Legos, repairing my RC cars, combining and building gaming systems, repairing and body work on my dirt bike, taking creative art courses, and joining Michigan State University’s LEGO robotic program. I love the challenge of problem-solving broken machinery, patch-working with the tools and parts I have access to and creating something that is aesthetically pleasing. In high school, when deciding what area to study, joining Lansing Community College’s automotive program allowed me to combine those two interests in cars and creating with my hands. A career in the automotive industry is a perfect fit for me because it allows me to pursue and explore my passions. After completing two years in the automotive program, my experience has clarified where I want to go with my career: hybrid vehicles, automotive computer systems, and welding. It has crystallized my dream of owning my own garage that repairs and customizes cars. I believe I bring a high level of integrity to an industry where the general public has often felt duped or taken advantage of due to lack of knowledge regarding vehicle mechanics. would love to impact the automotive industry in a way that would create a new standard of character and transparency for automotive technicians. I hope to have garages that hire and train technicians that are trustworthy. I would empower my employees to partner with clients; teaching the clients about their vehicle and the work being performed. I received the Lansing Christian School Board Scholarship which aided with expenses my first two years of school and have been paying out of pocket for the shortfall. In 2023, I was injured on the job. Although the injury to my hand is nearly at full capacity, my recovery did delay my schooling. I was unable to take some of the hands-on courses while I gained mobility. I am one of seven children in a single-income household. My parents have co-signed loans for four of my siblings. This has made it difficult for me to access college loans for my education. Additionally, my younger brother was diagnosed last year with a rare genetic disease called Fanconia Anemia. This required an extensive hospital stay while he received bone marrow transplant. Outside of the medical expenses incurred, my dad took time off to reside with my brother and mom in the hospital. This caused a financial strain on my parents. This scholarship would allow my to complete my studies by Summer 2027.

I have always been interested in two things: cars and using my hands to create. As I child, this meant building Legos, repairing my RC cars, combining and building gaming systems, repairing and body work on my dirt bike, taking creative art courses, and joining Michigan State University’s LEGO robotic program. I love the challenge of problem-solving broken machinery, patch-working with the tools and parts I have access to and creating something that is aesthetically pleasing. In high school, when deciding what area to study, joining Lansing Community College’s automotive program allowed me to combine those two interests in cars and creating with my hands. A career in the automotive industry is a perfect fit for me because it allows me to pursue and explore my passions. After completing two years in the automotive program, my experience has clarified where I want to go with my career: hybrid vehicles, automotive computer systems, and welding. It has crystallized my dream of owning my own garage that repairs and customizes cars. I would love to impact the automotive industry in a way that would create a new standard of integrity, character and transparency for automotive technicians. I hope to have garages that hire and train technicians that are trustworthy. I would empower my employees to partner with clients; teaching the clients about their vehicle and the work being performed. I received the Lansing Christian School Board Scholarship, which aided with expenses my first two years of school. I have been paying out of pocket for the shortfall. In 2023, I was injured on the job. Although the injury to my hand is nearly at full capacity, my recovery did delay my schooling. I was unable to take some of the hands-on courses while I gained mobility. Last year, my younger brother was diagnosed with a rare genetic blood disorder called Fanconia Anemia. This required an extensive hospital stay while he received bone marrow transplant. My brother was always littler than kids his age. His doctors said he had his own growth chart. He regularly would have nose bleeds that lasted for hours. It wasn’t until January 2025, where he had a nose bleed that lasted twelve hours, resulting in seizures and hospitalization. After years of seeing an endocrinologist, he was finally given a hematologist consult. At thirteen years old, he was diagnosed. There’s seven children in our family; each of us were tested as potential DNA matches to be my brother’s donor. I’m a recessive carrier of Fanconia Anemia, and wasn’t a strong DNA match. Thankfully, an older brother matched; and I watched, helplessly as my brother went through chemo treatments, hair loss, and the slow and steady recovery. I am one of seven children in a single-income household. My parents have co-signed loans for four of my siblings. This has made it difficult for me to access college loans for my education. Outside of the medical expenses incurred, my dad took time off to reside with my brother and mom in the hospital. This caused a financial strain on my parents. This scholarship would allow me to continue my education in automotive technology, with the hopes of completing my program May 2027.

I have always been interested in two things: cars and using my hands to create. As I child, this meant building Legos, repairing my RC cars, combining and building gaming systems, repairing and body work on my dirt bike, taking creative art courses, and joining Michigan State University’s LEGO robotic program. I love the challenge of problem-solving broken machinery, patch-working with the tools and parts I have access to and creating something that is aesthetically pleasing. In high school, when deciding what area to study, joining Lansing Community College’s automotive program allowed me to combine those two interests in cars and creating with my hands. A career in the automotive industry is a perfect fit for me because it allows me to pursue and explore my passions. After completing two years in the automotive program, my experience has clarified where I want to go with my career: hybrid vehicles, automotive computer systems, and welding. It has crystallized my dream of owning my own garage that repairs and customizes cars. I would love to impact the automotive industry in a way that would create a new standard of integrity, character and transparency for automotive technicians. I hope to have garages that hire and train technicians that are trustworthy. I would empower my employees to partner with clients; teaching the clients about their vehicle and the work being performed. I received the Lansing Christian School Board Scholarship, which aided with expenses my first two years of school. I have been paying out of pocket for the shortfall. In 2023, I was injured on the job. Although the injury to my hand is nearly at full capacity, my recovery did delay my schooling. I was unable to take some of the hands-on courses while I gained mobility. I am one of seven children in a single-income household. My parents have co-signed loans for four of my siblings. This has made it difficult for me to access college loans for my education. Additionally, my younger brother was diagnosed last year with a rare genetic disease called Fanconia Anemia. This required an extensive hospital stay while he received bone marrow transplant. Outside of the medical expenses incurred, my dad took time off to reside with my brother and mom in the hospital. This caused a financial strain on my parents. This scholarship would allow me to continue my education in automotive technology, with the hopes of completing my program May 2027.

I have always been interested in two things: cars and using my hands to create. As I child, this meant building Legos, repairing my RC cars, combining and building gaming systems, repairing and body work on my dirt bike, taking creative art courses, and joining Michigan State University’s LEGO robotic program. I love the challenge of problem-solving broken machinery, patch-working with the tools and parts I have access to and creating something that is aesthetically pleasing. In high school, when deciding what area to study, joining Lansing Community College’s automotive program allowed me to combine those two interests in cars and creating with my hands. A career in the automotive industry is a perfect fit for me because it allows me to pursue and explore my passions. After completing two years in the automotive program, my experience has clarified where I want to go with my career: hybrid vehicles, automotive computer systems, and welding. It has crystallized my dream of owning my own garage that repairs and customizes cars. I would love to impact the automotive industry in a way that would create a new standard of integrity, character and transparency for automotive technicians. I hope to have garages that hire and train technicians that are trustworthy. I would empower my employees to partner with clients; teaching the clients about their vehicle and the work being performed. I received the Lansing Christian School Board Scholarship, which aided with expenses my first two years of school. I have been paying out of pocket for the shortfall. In 2023, I was injured on the job. Although the injury to my hand is nearly at full capacity, my recovery did delay my schooling. I was unable to take some of the hands-on courses while I gained mobility. I am one of seven children in a single-income household. My parents have co-signed loans for four of my siblings. This has made it difficult for me to access college loans for my education. Additionally, my younger brother was diagnosed last year with a rare genetic disease called Fanconia Anemia. This required an extensive hospital stay while he received bone marrow transplant. Outside of the medical expenses incurred, my dad took time off to reside with my brother and mom in the hospital. This caused a financial strain on my parents. This scholarship would allow me to continue my education in automotive technology, with the hopes of completing my program May 2027.

I have always been interested in two things: cars and using my hands to create. As I child, this meant building Legos, repairing my RC cars, combining and building gaming systems, repairing and body work on my dirt bike, taking creative art courses, and joining Michigan State University’s LEGO robotic program. I love the challenge of problem-solving broken machinery, patch-working with the tools and parts I have access to and creating something that is aesthetically pleasing. In high school, when deciding what area to study, joining Lansing Community College’s automotive program allowed me to combine those two interests in cars and creating with my hands. I received the Lansing Christian School Board Scholarship which aided with expenses my first two years of school and have been paying out of pocket for the shortfall. In 2023, I was injured on the job. Although the injury to my hand is nearly at full capacity, my recovery did delay my schooling. I was unable to take some of the hands-on courses while I gained mobility. I am one of seven children in a single-income household. My parents have co-signed loans for four of my siblings. This has made it difficult for me to access college loans for my education. Additionally, my younger brother was diagnosed last year with a rare genetic disease called Fanconia Anemia. This required an extensive hospital stay while he received bone marrow transplant. Outside of the medical expenses incurred, my dad took time off to reside with my brother and mom in the hospital. This caused a financial strain on my parents. This scholarship award would allow me to afford my requirement lab fees for the automotive program at Lansing Community College.