Growing up in Panama City, Panama, I witnessed firsthand the lasting impact of plastic pollution. Over time, plastic waste began to overtake the country’s natural beauty. When I moved to the United States, I noticed that plastic pollution still existed, but it was far less visible and urgent than it had been in Panama. Seeing this environmental inequality at such a young age motivated me to take action at my own school, as I strive to connect and advocate for the two places I call home. I knew Global Scholars would be the place where I could turn awareness into action.