Despite living with Bipolar II disorder and Chronic Asthma, I remember each day to put on a smile. Though my path has not been easy, I pour my creativity into award-winning art and have discovered a passion for healthcare. I am currently training to be a Certified Medical Assistant, determined to gain skills to fulfill my purpose - providing compassionate care. Now a dedicated student with four years of STEM and healthcare experience, I will be majoring in Neuroscience and Data Science to redirect medicine to better serve people. My spirit has never been broken because hardship built within me a relentless will to turn pain into progress. I have seen suffering, so I desire to alleviate it for others. If you invest in me, I promise to repay your generosity through tireless effort, excellence in my studies, and future service. The best of my story is yet to be told, but I am writing it with care and purpose.