Growing up, I felt disconnected from art and drawing. I believed to be an artist required hand drawn skills, so I pursued computer science instead. However, in my first week of Intro to Computer Science at Clark University, I dropped the class, unsure of what to do next. Thankfully, my advisor guided me toward other options, leading to a life changing moment.

I enrolled in an entrepreneurship class focused on helping the community, where I created my first logo and design. That’s when I realized design is a blend of art and message, and it inspired me to keep creating. I was fortunate to take classes through the Becker School of Design, where I’m majoring in UI/UX design and earning my master’s in Fine Arts. Now, design is a part of my everyday life, a way to help, connect, and inspire others.