I am a single father of three, a full‑time employee, and a full‑time Environmental Science major focused on data analytics. I co‑founded a California nonprofit dedicated to trauma‑informed animal housing, and I balance my studies with work as a part‑time blacksmith. My life has been shaped by resilience; after being disfellowshipped from the Jehovah’s Witnesses at 18, I rebuilt my identity through education, service, and a commitment to personal growth. At 35, I continue to pursue learning science, philosophy, and spirituality as a foundation for creating meaningful change.