The most important area of my life is my faith. As a young Christian man, I enjoy sharing my faith on campus at Midwestern State University through the local chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Not to mention, as a member of FCA, there are always opportunities to serve the community, whether it is feeding the hungry or volunteering with the Wichita Falls Miracle League. 

The Redwine Honors Program has afforded me with an opportunity to meet some of the brightest minds our world has to offer. However, it is not simply an academic club. Although members are required to challenge themselves intellectually, it is also a program designed to serve the community while simultaneously sharpening our skills to become successful members of society. I am incredibly thankful for the many friendships I have formed as a member of this program, as well as the chance to push myself in all facets of life. 

Growing up, I was taught to love your neighbor as yourself and to always put others first. Therefore, even as a college student, community service is a mainstay. Luckily, I have always been surrounded by people who cherish this sentiment as well. Whether it is picking up trash on the side of the highway or facilitating a canned food drive for the hungry, service is a reminder that there are bigger things in life than my own ambitions. Taking care of the Earth and others will always be at the forefront of who I am and what I do.

Model United Nations was a genuinely life-changing experience held in New York City, NY. For several months, my team and I researched the committee topics assigned to us and learned how Greece, the country we represented, handled those issues. I had the privilege of meeting some of the most brilliant students from all across the world, and formed relationships that I will always hold close. Whether it was visiting the actual United Nations building or building consensus with Member States, this event was incredibly impactful.

My experience as a Congressional intern taught me a tremendous amount about how our government serves the people of this great nation. I was tasked with answering phones, logging interactions, helping with constituent casework, and fulfilling any and every task that needed to be done. Something important I took away from this internship was that Americans care less about partisanship than about getting the help they need. Serving the people of North Texas has been an honor.