Thank you for this opportunity. Once I realized the dichotomy between the power we have through Nutrition and the preventable deaths that have taken place in my family, I was inspired to learn more. My maternal side is riddled with diabetes and my paternal heart disease. My father and his mother died a year apart, both from heart attacks. I realized I didn't have enough information to break the cycle so I decided to continue my education. I have a passion and curiosity for science and recipe writing and I have learned so much during the research phase of my school search. I also blog and I have a love for good food. I have been applying this knowledge to deconstruct the unhealthy dishes I was served growing up and have been creating healthier versions with a new found perspective. I’m excited to finally have the knowledge to educate people under my tutelage about self care through the development of healthier eating habits. Once I complete my training in both Nutrition/ Dietetics and Personal Training, I plan to open an outpatient facility offering holistic wellness services for complete lifestyle improvement. The services will include Medical Nutrition Therapy, personal fitness training as well as mental health services provided by licensed professionals. I plan to encourage people to take charge of their health and live free of chronic food related illness, hormone imbalance and obesity. Most people simply lack the knowledge it takes to improve their quality of lives and just need direction to take action. There have been a number of untimely deaths in my family, on both sides, which is what inspired me to begin on this new path in healthcare. Had they noticed the pattern they may have had the opportunity to make the necessary changes to live longer, fuller lives. I also feel past traumas have caused some stagnation in their health journeys. Whole-person care is a need that is not being fulfilled to the highest potential and I am looking forward to being a part of that change.