My dream is to use my gifts to help others. This looks different for everybody. For me, helping others means continuing to pursue my education. My career goals are to become an environmental lawyer and the President of the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC). I hope to use my talent for what many consider "boring" academia to fight for environmental justice and systemic equity. Some basic bio info: I am a first-generation college student. I was raised by a single mother in a single-wide trailer. We received virtually no child support from my father. Unfortunately, I did receive abusive visits from him. Growing up in my small town, there was exactly half an Asian in my whole school. I was severely bullied and struggled greatly with my mental health and feelings of isolation. When I was 9, these issues only worsened following my mother's diagnosis with Stage 3 colon cancer (don't worry, she is okay now!!). I graduated college at 19, not because I am all that smart, but because I was absolutely terrified that this amazing opportunity I've been given could be taken away at any second. While these experiences may sound sad on paper, I am so thankful to have them. Throughout my adverse childhood experiences, I witnessed first-hand the cracks in our education, healthcare, and legal systems. I feel a responsibility to help address these inequalities in our society because I am gifted at school, and degrees are a source of socioeconomic power. I hope to use the power I gain through my education to help lift and empower others.