I am currently a graduate student of legislative affairs at George Washington University in the Graduate School of Political Management. I intend to intern in U.S. Congress for fall 2022 and aspire to one day be a Chief of Staff for a Member of Congress. Such a role will enable me to have an active input in new policies from the Members of Congress in the Democratic Party. I aspire to have a career in politics because I believe strongly in the ability to change lives through the political arena. Those who show up are the ones who have the ability to make change, be it good or bad. In order to ensure that the country is headed towards a future of equality and social justice, it is important for everyone who wishes to have a positive impact on the country show up to the table. In my lifetime, I aim to live a financially independent life with the ability to pursue my interests and live comfortably in Washington D.C. As I pursue my career goals, I want to eventually help my mother retire and allow my family more comfort in their finances. My mother is a breast cancer survivor and a single mother, and in the event that her cancer one day returns, I want her to know that she will not have to worry about bills that time around.