I am a Junior at the University of Miami on a Pre-Physician Assistant track, passionate about mental health and patient-centered care. I am dedicated to building a strong foundation in different areas of medicine as a PA, and am very interested in specializing in psychiatry. As Treasurer of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, I manage funding for initiatives that promote mental health awareness and reduce stigma on campus. Additionally, as Recruitment Chair for Healing Across Borders, I work to connect students with opportunities to support immigrant communities. My experience as a habilitation/mental health technician at an underserved Durham community through a nonprofit organization, further strengthened my commitment to patient-centered care. Assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with daily living activities and monitoring behavioral changes taught me the importance of compassion and trust in healthcare settings. Through direct patient care, I developed skills in communication and emotional support while working closely with families and healthcare professionals. It also strengthened my awareness of health disparities and patient advocacy. These experiences have inspired me to become a physician assistant, where I hope to bridge gaps in healthcare access and provide culturally competent, empathetic care. I am especially passionate about mental health and serving underserved populations, and I aim to use my education to advocate for patients who are often overlooked.

• Habilitation/Mental Health Technician - Provided hands-on assistance in daily living, and therapeutic interventions depending according to individualized care plans for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and psychiatric conditions

  Hospital & Health Care · Rainbow 66 Storehouse

  Jan 2025 – Present

• Laboratory Technician - Performed COVID-19 specimen collection and labelling, 100+ patients daily

  Biotechnology · Wake Diagnostics

  Jan 2022 – Jan 2023

• Advocacy
• Volunteering

• Music Minor at University of Miami

  Played piano for 15 years+ · Music

  2023 – Present

• Youth Support Volunteer

  Volunteering · International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ)

  2023 – 2023

  Mission:

  Provided care and emotional support to young children and assisted young mothers pursuing work or education -Supported after-school programs for disadvantaged youth aged 11–18 by organizing structured educational and recreational activities -Facilitated informal English lessons and provided individualized homework assistance to promote academic growth and confidence

• Recruitment Chair

  Advocacy · Healing Across Borders

  2025 – Present

  Mission:

  Support immigrants in the Miami community

• Treasurer

  Advocacy · National Mental Health Alliance (NAMI)

  2025 – Present