I have always liked being active and being out in nature. I have enjoyed going on bike rides, jogging, doing Zumba and longboarding. My love for physical activity led me to want to do an exercise science major and get a bachelor degree in kinesiology.

One of the people who shaped me into the person I am today is my grandma. Before she passed away in 2017, I was lucky enough to go visit her in Mexico a few months before her passing. She had been struggling for years with having lots of health problems. She had suffered through a stroke that left half of her body paralyzed but had recovered well from therapy. However, her health condition got worst from having Osteoporosis to her having to go to the doctor all the time. My experience of seeing her sick, in pain and not being able to move much, made me feel helpless. Following her death, I made a promise to myself that I would use therapy to help others have fulfilling lives and special care, just as the nurses and therapists had helped my grandmother manage her illness and extend her life by a couple years.

During my undergrad years, I completed research, observation hours, and I became increasingly interested in occupational therapy. It was interesting to observe different occupational therapists at different types of facilities. Each therapist had their unique strategies and exercises for patients. I was given permission to ask the therapists any questions I wanted and engage in conversations with patients. I'm thrilled to begin a new chapter in my life and work toward being someone in whom others can put their faith while seeking therapy. I'm committed and ready to face anything that comes my way in order to pursue something I'm passionate about and have worked very hard to achieve.