As an optimistic idealist, I am compelled to improve systems and enact beneficial change for individuals and communities. One of my life goals is to help others feel great in their own bodies and encourage them to perform to their best ability. Enthusiastic about health and wellness, I am earning a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, as well as obtaining other professional certifications in medicine to ensure I am a well-rounded and highly effective medical professional and coach. I have earned my BA in Rhetoric and minor in Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley. Business-minded and entrepreneurial, I completed a business fellowship at University of California, Los Angeles Anderson School of Management. In my free-time, I support and volunteer with organizations that advocate for health equity and access, and with organizations that promote education attainment and professional development for marginalized groups. With my experience and training, I plan to open my own holistic wellness clinic that will provide a range of health modalities and education to bring meaningful change. I have dedicated a substantial amount of time to learning about psychology, nutrition, fitness, physiology, and more to better understand our world and how our environments and lifestyles influence health and well-being. I am an excellent candidate to receive scholarships because I walk what I talk; and every day, I make conscious choices to maximize my personal health and the health of those around me.