About Me

My family moved to Saint Paul when I was five to provide better opportunities for my brother and me. Our parents liked the community and educational programming in Saint Paul. I attended Webster Elementary (now Barack and Michelle Obama Elementary) from K-2nd grade, then I transferred to Crossroads Elementary to focus on my burgeoning interest in science. I further followed this path and attended Murray Middle school and graduated from Como Park Senior High School in 2016.

I spent a lot of my time in school focused on student empowerment and engagement. I took several AP classes while involved in athletics, where I captained Soccer and Frisbee teams. I actively led programs such as Dare 2 Be Real, Environmental Club, Student Engagement and Advancement Board; I also helped form a Student Union.

After graduating high school, I attended college and was soon diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), as well as Dyslexia, which both add to my diagnosed anxiety and depression. My studies became harder and harder to manage as my workload exponentially increased. Despite these obstacles, I have a strong support system and I am able to attend the University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities. However, this is not the case for everyone.

My success is not just due to my immense worth ethic, but because I have people around me who provide mental health support and believe in me. I value health in a holistic sense (mental, physical, emotional, spiritual). Continuing my post-secondary education was not an easy decision and still takes a lot of support. Having gone through various process challenges myself, I know how important it is for our students to be genuinely set up to succeed.

Similar to many university students, the COVID-19 learning restrictions put my studies on hold for now. Instead, I work in the green energy sector as a solar installer, where I am still learning useful skills in sustainable construction. Four-year colleges are not for everyone, but every student needs the support and information to develop a plan for their future following high school.